Lealman, Pinellas County

LAJAWAB INDIAN CUISINE

2705 54 AVE N STE 3, Lealman, FL 33714

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
4 Intermediate
Jan 15, 2026
City
Lealman
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 15

16-32-5

Detail 24306805

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment has only QAC test strips however is operating a Chlorine ware washing machine. Discussed with employee to obtain correct test strips.

31B-02-4

Detail 24306793

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink located near rear door in kitchen. Employees provided towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24306804

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces and prepared food in standing reach-in cooler located when entering kitchen not date marked. Discussed with operator date marking requirements.

53B-09-4

Detail 24306795

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Manager presented photo copies of food handler training. Discussed with manager requirements to maintain original receipts.

36-32-5

Detail 24306799

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in rear area of kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 24306796

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers on cookline.

36-17-5

Detail 24306794

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken and raised in rear area by dish machine. Standing water observed under elevated tiles.

08B-38-4

Detail 24306800

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of tomato's stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Bags of coriander seeds used for making spices. Manager corrected by elevating items. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24306798

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24306802

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils observed in standing water less that 135F on cook line. Operator moved utensils to dish pit for cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 24306806

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Located above prep table next to dish machine. Operator removed and relocated Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24306797

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook-line with build up of debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24306792

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24306801

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, lamb, and goat stored in walk-in cooler not covered.

02D-01-5

Detail 24306803

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container with white granular substance in dry storage area. Employees identified items and labeled the exterior of the container with contents. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 25

03D-02-5

Detail 23964612

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked cauliflower (49F - Cold Holding) cooked garbanzo in sauce (50F - Cold Holding) Inside reach-in cooler located upon immediately entering kitchen. Items were prepared the following evening. Did not cool within proper cooling parameters.

01B-36-5

Detail 23964634

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked cauliflower (49F - Cold Holding) cooked garbanzo in sauce (50F - Cold Holding) Inside reach-in cooler located upon immediately entering kitchen. Items were prepared the following evening. Did not cool within proper cooling parameters.

35A-02-7

Detail 23964613

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two live flies observed at dish machine. Not landing on food contact surfaces. Discussed with manager to try to keep rear doors closed and if insects are observed landing on food contact surfaces to sanitize the area and equipment.

08A-05-6

Detail 23964633

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw chicken stored next to cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-38-5

Detail 23964621

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. yogurt based sauce (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach-in cooler located immediately upon entering kitchen prepared the prior evening. Item did not adequately cool within proper parameters.

03D-07-5

Detail 23964626

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. yogurt based sauce (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach-in cooler located immediately upon entering kitchen prepared the prior evening. Item did not adequately cool within proper parameters.

02C-03-5

Detail 23964616

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of half and half not date marked after opening.

22-02-4

Detail 23964624

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife holder with a build up of debris above three compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23964614

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to prep table. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 23964623

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter held out of temperature. Manager states they melt the butter and hold it for three hour increments. Establishment does not have a written plan for the procedure. Discussed with manager to either hold the butter cold at 41F or keep it hot holding it at 135F. Additionally discussed time as a public health control guidelines. Inspector will provide time as a public health control guidelines and application at the conclusion of the inspection.

05-10-4

Detail 23964627

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. cooked cauliflower (49F - Cold Holding) cooked garbanzo in sauce (50F - Cold Holding) yogurt based sauce (50F - Cold Holding) Inside reach-in cooler did not meet cooling parameters. Establishment has probe thermometers however they are not being used to check temperatures.

02C-02-5

Detail 23964630

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Only some items date marked in various cold holding units. Discussed with manager. Repeat Violation

16-53-4

Detail 23964632

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at only 91F.

14-01-5

Detail 23964610

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked rice in kitchen. Manager removed and provided scoop. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23964625

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to walk-in cooler heavily soiled.

24-08-4

Detail 23964615

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on metal pans on shelf above three compartment sink.

36-73-4

Detail 23964617

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease behind and under the cook-line in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23964618

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. 5 gallon buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23964631

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer located in dry storage room.

10-07-4

Detail 23964629

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in a 5 gallon buckets of sauces of water stored on floor.

22-08-4

Detail 23964628

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with heavy accumulation of debris on cook line.

14-36-5

Detail 23964622

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White reach-in freezer in dry storage room broken with exposed insulation in the interior.

23-03-4

Detail 23964620

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers soiled in kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 23964619

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior shelves of reach-in coolers soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 23964611

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Brown bags stored on floor in dry storage room.

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23542523

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw shell eggs from upper shelf of reach in cooler to bottom of cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23542518

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (57F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23542522

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23542524

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 23542519

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler racks

02C-02-5

Detail 23542525

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler require date marking. Discussed with operator

08B-38-4

Detail 23542520

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of nuts on floor in dry storage

06-01-5

Detail 23542521

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of frozen chicken in standing water in prep area Operator started water Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 23410049

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 3 live roaches on reach in coolers in dry storage room 1 live roach on trash can in bathroom hallway 1 live roach in bathroom cabinet in men's room 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gaskets near entrance of kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling above cooks line 1 live roach behind metal pipe near cooks line 2 live roaches in corner of make line shelf 14 live roaches inside clean dish shelving at end of cooks line 1 live roach on dish machine wall 1 live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches running across lobby floor Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 live roach in men's bathroom cabinet 1 live roach behind fire extinguisher in bathroom hallway 5 live roaches in security light above entrance to kitchen 1 live roach behind pipe above cooks line 1 live roach on ceiling above dish machine 1 live roach in ceiling corner near walk in cooler and clean dish rack Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: 1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler near entrance of kitchen 3 live roaches on ceiling/in wall crack above dish machine 1 live roach under dish machine on wall 1 live roach running out from under cooks line 1 live roach on fly light at end of cooks line Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23410048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 8 dead roaches behind coolers in dry storage room 2 dead roaches inside dish machine Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 dead roach behind door in bathroom hallway Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: 2 dead roaches in dish sink near dish machine. 1 dead roach in dish storage rack on cooks line Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23410050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Time Extended

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 23408910

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 3 live roaches on reach in coolers in dry storage room 1 live roach on trash can in bathroom hallway 1 live roach in bathroom cabinet in men's room 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gaskets near entrance of kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling above cooks line 1 live roach behind metal pipe near cooks line 2 live roaches in corner of make line shelf 14 live roaches inside clean dish shelving at end of cooks line 1 live roach on dish machine wall 1 live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches running across lobby floor Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 live roach in men's bathroom cabinet 1 live roach behind fire extinguisher in bathroom hallway 5 live roaches in security light above entrance to kitchen 1 live roach behind pipe above cooks line 1 live roach on ceiling above dish machine 1 live roach in ceiling corner near walk in cooler and clean dish rack Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23408909

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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23408908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 8 dead roaches behind coolers in dry storage room 2 dead roaches inside dish machine Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 dead roach behind door in bathroom hallway Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23408907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 23405826

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 3 live roaches on reach in coolers in dry storage room 1 live roach on trash can in bathroom hallway 1 live roach in bathroom cabinet in men's room 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gaskets near entrance of kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling above cooks line 1 live roach behind metal pipe near cooks line 2 live roaches in corner of make line shelf 14 live roaches inside clean dish shelving at end of cooks line 1 live roach on dish machine wall 1 live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches running across lobby floor Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 23405823

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings under storage rack behind reach in cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 4 rodent droppings in rear of glass reach in cooler near entrance of kitchen Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23405825

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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23405828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 8 dead roaches behind coolers in dry storage room 2 dead roaches inside dish machine Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23405824

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23405827

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Time Extended

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

35A-05-4

Detail 23404864

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line

35A-04-4

Detail 23404866

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings under storage rack behind reach in cooler in kitchen

01B-13-4

Detail 23404860

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 lb bag of rice chewed by rodent.

41-10-4

Detail 23404868

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and cleaners stored above food prep area near dish pit in kitchen

31A-09-4

Detail 23404865

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food service items stored in hand was sink Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23404863

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.

35A-03-4

Detail 23404861

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms

13-03-4

Detail 23404862

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 23404867

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open

Aug 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 23081440

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Time Extended

Jun 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-08-7

Detail 22933573

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment will need to submit and have plans approved by Plan Review within 60 days of this inspection before license can be issued. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22933571

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler have built up food debris. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22933572

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen Warning