MAI CHAI
6657 49 ST N, PINELLAS PARK, FL 33781
License #6252819
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →MAI CHAI in PINELLAS PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 6 major, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 9, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: no critical rows, 6 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted sign during time of inspection.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Several cases of canned sodas and bottles water stored in floor in front of hand washing sink. Operator relocated all items 6 inches off floor during time of inspection.
- [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Switch not turned on for water. No hot water at hand washing sink. Hot water provided when operator turned on switch at time of inspection.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- [11-27-4] 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.
- [28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning condensation driving onto ground at exterior side of MFDV. Operator placed plastic bucket beneath drain tube to collect condensation during time of inspection.
- [27-09-4] No running water at three-compartment sink. Switch not turned on for water. No water at three compartment sink. Hot water provided when operator turned on switch at time of inspection.
- [27-06-4] No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Switch not turned on for water. No water at three compartment sink. Hot water provided when operator turned on switch at time of inspection.
- [27-24-5] Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Switch not turned on for water. No hot water at three compartment sink. Hot water provided when operator turned on switch at time of inspection.
- [11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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