MASALA INDIAN CUISINE
9825 SAN JOSE BLVD #6, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904.294.2694
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023047740 | Jun 27, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. flour/ rice dry goods.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Existing sneeze guard at buffet line by lentil soup too high. Lowered by manger.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside faucet by rear entrance with no Vacuum breaker missing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers and oven handles.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors not smooth by kitchen area. Per Person In Charge Work in progress.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils In Standing water 110°. Cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine. Gave sign.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty portable fan by Dish machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled Spice containers at cook line.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine less than 25 ppm. Supply bucket low. Replaced by manger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line. Blue color All purpose cleaner.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors in kitchen and Behind cook line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and easily cleanable. ( cracked missing tiles ).
Food stored on floor. Tubs of food on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at. Kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear door.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Multiple.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One fly in rear kitchen.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Uncovered lentils, desserts. Covered by manger. (Establishment has adequate hanging, overhead, sneeze guard protection. however, due to recent storms and ceiling damage Establishment had to temporarily move items close to salad station ) Work in progress.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Ghee, placed about 11 am not time marked. Marked by manger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. Table cleaned.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Side cooler and prep table.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles by rear water heater.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage above frontline plate station. due to recent storms and ceiling damage repairs ongoing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing over utensils. Rear prep area by mixer. Moved by manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors, dust buildup by rear mixer room. Soiled floors under cook line equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Soiled cooler gaskets. Kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered sauces, prepped cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. Covered by manger
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. dry rice. Flour. In dry goods area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : near kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing, damaged cove molding at Dish machine / Hand Wash Sink area. Kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. Kitchen Mixer area.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gasket. Cooler on right hand side.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust, debris, buildup in rear mixer area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep line cooler interior soiled.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables In walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
Utensils in poor condition. Some plastics food containers chipped. Dry goods.
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coked vegetables made few days ago not date marked. Cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen coolers
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. Kitchen and rear prep room.
Food stored on floor. Boxed potatoes on floor. Walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Dry gods. Covered by manger.
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee cutting Ready to eat vegetables for relish with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge set up Three compartment sink for manual sanitizing.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on par cooked, chicken at prep line. Marked by manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables, curry not date marked. Walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Food stored on floor. Container of uncovered food, prepped vegetables, on floor walk in cooler. Moved by manager
Stored food not covered. Uncovered bulk rice, flour in dry storage. Covered by manager.
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in make table/Reach in cooler : opposite grill. Items since 4 hrs. Cooked lamb 50°. Cooked 51°. Cooked vegetables 49° Cooked onions 55°. Coked spinach 53°. Cooked chicken 50°. Large bowl of cooked rice in oven at 110°. Since 11 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in make table/Reach in cooler : opposite grill. Items since 4 hrs. Cooked lamb 50°. Cooked 51°. Cooked vegetables 49° Cooked onions 55°. Coked spinach 53°. Cooked chicken 50°. Raw chicken 48. Moved to another cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Large bowl of cooked rice in oven at 110°. Since 11 am.
Food stored on floor. Food floor in kitchen. Boxed vegetables.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered sauce in walk in cooler.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on clarified butter in kitchen. Placed at about 11 am. Marked by manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. soiled can opener. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers multiple coolers.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed ). Rear kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair. Rear kitchen and dining room area.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Prep table top for making roti not smooth and easily cleanable. Splintering counter top.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cooler gaskets in disrepair. Kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen and rear storage. Soiled sides of multiple equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.