SANATAN MANDIR
311 E PALM AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 7733545000
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025060344 | Apr 16, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $680 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in cooler top make table on cook line Curry leaves in a Togo plastic bag manager placed in food contact surfaces container
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Yogurt inside a non food grade orange bucket in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager to not use those kind of buckets food needs to be removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee found paper towel roll
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chick peas tomato curry sauce and cook onions made Sunday not dated walk in cooler
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cut board on cooks line
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor by ware washing area.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on cooks line
Food stored on floor. Liquid oil case on floor kitchen employee removed from floor
Jul 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Subodh k mahatma
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.no employees
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Under hand washing sink Oil case. Walk in cooler cook rice and sauces and bagged vegetables
Apr 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Subodh k mahatma
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.no employees
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chana masala prepared on Monday
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Under hand washing sink Oil case. Walk in cooler cook rice and sauces and bagged vegetables
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.