Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

MASALA INDIAN CUISINE

9825 SAN JOSE BLVD #6 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3621428
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10914428
DBPR license2609349

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found One fly in rear kitchen.

#9High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Uncovered lentils , desserts. Covered by manger. (Establishment has adequate hanging , overhead , sneeze guard protection. however, due to recent storms and ceiling damage Establishment had to temporarily move items close to salad station ) Work in progress. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Ghee , placed about 11 am not time marked. Marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at frontline. Table cleaned.

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Side cooler and prep table.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles by rear water heater.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage above frontline plate station. due to recent storms and ceiling damage repairs ongoing.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing over utensils. Rear prep area by mixer. Moved by manager.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors , dust buildup by rear mixer room. Soiled floors under cook line equipment.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Soiled cooler gaskets. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered sauces, prepped cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. Covered by manger **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.