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MASALA INDIAN CUISINE

581 BEVILLE RD · SOUTH DAYTONA · Volusia County · FL 32119

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3744408
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13917618
DBPR license7402127

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 4

#2Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to wash **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Intermediate52-01-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. – Online (https://daytonamasala.com) and print menu advertise catfish on several menu items. When asked what is served, both front of the house employee and food manager identified tilapia. – online and print menu advertises homemade yogurt. Menu purchased commercially processed. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: employee stated he was informing customers of the tilapia substitution. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black buildup, dish area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.