MASALA MANTRA THE INDIAN BISTRO
4518 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT 1-2, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239-540-6300
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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Food with mold-like growth on cream cheese. See stop sale. Operator discarded cream cheese.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Educated operator on protecting food. Operator operator place lids on food.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease on shelving above flat grill.
Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Operator moved foods behind sneeze guard and operator placed lids on food.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the rice container. Operator removed scoop.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Dishwash area.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth on cream cheese. See stop sale. Operator discarded cream cheese.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with peppers. Operator switched to food grade container.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind kitchen exit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of ginger stored in floor at kitchen hallway entrance. Operator placed box off of floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2nd reach in cooler at hallway kitchen entrance.
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then touched clean dishes. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Educated operator on having non absorbent pad underneath grease receptacle.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container containing green frozen puree and spice bottles.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 8 employees on duty during inspection. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator changed out water.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. Operator placed container of raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lcut melon 50F less than 4 hours at buffet.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lentils 129F hot hold less than 4 hours at buffet.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
Handwash sink missing in food preparation/wait station area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 8 employees on duty during inspection. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked carrot not date marked. Operator date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on the importance of updating employee training every 3 years.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Tandoori oven towel.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of equipment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chickpea flour. Educated operator on labeling containers. Operator labeled containers.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed rice at buffet not protected/covered by lid. Operator placed lid on rice.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with dough.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored on shelving above cooked vegetables. Operator placed raw shrimp to bottom shelf.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust-like substance. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of cleaning vents.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Operator removed knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on having dumpster lid closed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Margarine bottle. Operator labeled bottle.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yogurt chutneys 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator moved chutneys to working reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dishmachine. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator corrected.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
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