MASALA MANTRA THE INDIAN BISTRO
4518 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT 1-2 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed rice at buffet not protected/covered by lid. Operator placed lid on rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with dough.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored on shelving above cooked vegetables. Operator placed raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 6
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust-like substance. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of cleaning vents. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on having dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Margarine bottle. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:49 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.