MASALA MANTRA INDIAN BISTRO

Name: MASALA MANTRA INDIAN BISTRO
Address: 12961 N MAIN ST STE 106, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32218, US
Rating: 83.8

12961 N MAIN ST STE 106, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218

License #2613715

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83.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MASALA MANTRA INDIAN BISTRO in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 4 critical, 8 major, 17 minor.

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Latest clean pass

September 8, 2025

The latest inspection on February 6, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. At pass wait station pass thru area, case of single service bags and containers stored on floor. At hallway storage area by back door, case of foil containers stored on floor. Operator moved all items to racks.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, multiple ceiling vents and ceiling tiles have dust build up. At drink station, dust build up on wall by ice machine.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In spice room, container of bread crumbs not labeled. Operator labeled.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At cook line, open bottle water in shelf in reach-in cooler. Operator removed bottle water.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, metal scrub pad in handwash sink next to stand up reach-in cooler. Employee removed scrub pad.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, large mixing bowl of dough stored in front of handwash sink. Operator moved bowl.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has switched to quat sanitizer at triple sink, no quat test strips available.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At prep area, employee peeling and cutting red onions without washing.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drink station, 2 soda nozzles on side dispenser have build up of soda residue. Operator had nozzles cleaned.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At prep area on can rack, 1 can of ground tomatoes severly dent on side.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line stove top, utensils in standing water at 91f and 93f. Heat increased on burners. At drink station, ice scoop laying on ice with handle touching. Operator moved scoop. At wait station by pass thru, scoop in rice warmer has handle touching rice. Employee removed scoop.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, containers with raw fish, raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over containers of yogurt. In triple door reach-in freezer, raw fish in plastic wrap stored over metal containers of sauces. Operator moved all items to correct storage levels.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. At cook line, open case of oil stored on floor. Operator moved to rack. At cook line, tray with fried vegetables on trash can. Operator moved try to prep counter. In spice room, multiple containers of food items stored on floor. Operator moved to dunnage rack and shelves. At bar, open case of bottle water stored on floor. Water moved to shelf.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar, soda gun soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gasket on small flip top reach-in cooler soiled. At cook line, side of rice cooker has build up. At back kitchen area, white reach-in freezer has spiked exterior. At bar, gaskets and contact area on front of keg beer reach-in cooler have build up.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying. Manager moved pans to air dry.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink on shelf above flip top reach-in cooler. Manager moved.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cook line, handwash sink by entrance to cook line, hot water turned off.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. At cook line and at wait station pass thru line, aluminum pans not inverted. Manager inverted.
[09-01-4] 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. At wait station pass thru, employee handled cooked bread with bare hand.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In spice room, containers of masala seasoning not labeled. Manager labeled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked broccoli and container of raw lamb chops stored over container of cut cabbage. Manager moved ready to eat items to proper storage.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At arrival for inspection, 7 food handlers present, manager stated he was hired 2 weeks prior. No Certified Food Manager present. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In spice room, scoop in masala seasoning has handle touching product. Employee removed scoop. At wait station, scoops in standing water at 74f. Manager discarded water.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager stated 6 employees present hired for 2-3 months, no employee training certificates.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, fan covers and surrounding area has build up. At back kitchen area, wall beside 3 door reach-in freezer soiled. At dish area, ceiling ents have dust and grease build up.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area, 3 boxes of punjabi somosa thawing at room temperature. Employee moved to walk-in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. At cook line, case of oil on floor. In spice room, container of flour on floor. Manager moved items to shelves.

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