MANTRA EXPRESS
2100 N UNIVERSITY DR · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33322
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (45-47F – Cooling) in deep covered plastic container in walk-in cooler per operator prepared last night and stored in walk-in cooler overnight. See stop sale
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle garbage can then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in low boy on cook line raw chicken stored over a container of shredded cheese. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (45-47F – Cooling) in deep covered plastic container in walk-in cooler per operator prepared last night and stored in walk-in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (44-50F – Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in reach in less than 30 minutes. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket 200+ Ppm. Employee diluted rechecked 100 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked rice (45-47F – Cooling) in deep covered plastic container in walk-in cooler per operator prepared last night and stored in walk-in cooler overnight.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill a container with water from the hand washing sink and bring to cook line to clean grill
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser and sanitizer substance not labeled. At dishwasher area.
Basic 5
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored on the floor. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container the scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 84F on cook line. Observed Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 75F at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:13 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.