South Daytona, Volusia County

MASALA INDIAN CUISINE

581 BEVILLE RD, South Daytona, FL 32119

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
3 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
South Daytona
County
Volusia
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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 24442049

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the freezer Repeat Violation

08A-04-5

Detail 24442055

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over ginger, walk in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 24442048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Buffet rice and pudding desserts 52-54F advised to use Time as a public health control Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 24442057

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

11-26-1

Detail 24442052

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. Employee with no food handler training

14-01-5

Detail 24442051

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In spice

14-09-4

Detail 24442059

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stained cutting board. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 24442058

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

36-62-4

Detail 24442054

Basic - Light not functioning. In prep area

23-03-4

Detail 24442056

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk in cooler shelving and walk in cooler plastic shelf covering - shelving lining in the prep area

25-05-4

Detail 24442050

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open cases of to go containers on the floor Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24442053

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage Repeat Violation

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 24132046

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the freezers

03A-02-5

Detail 24132045

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold buffet temps yogurt and rice pudding 55-58F. Advised to use time as a public health control

03B-01-6

Detail 24132048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet. Rice 120F, tandoori chicken 108F. Advised to use time as a public health control

22-02-4

Detail 24132049

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - Floor mixer guard

14-14-4

Detail 24132047

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

53B-14-5

Detail 24132053

Intermediate - 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. 2 expired

14-45-4

Detail 24132052

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage area

35B-03-4

Detail 24132050

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door

02D-01-5

Detail 24132051

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour under prep table

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23637169

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked meat, raw eggs over produce, walk in cooler

03B-01-6

Detail 23637171

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes on buffet line 117F. Operator removed to reheat. Advised to use time as a public health control .

53B-02-5

Detail 23637175

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bandari

14-05-4

Detail 23637166

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler Dry storage shelving

08B-49-4

Detail 23637165

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 23637173

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler

27-10-4

Detail 23637168

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. faucet in disrepair

23-03-4

Detail 23637167

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill, under side of mixer

14-20-4

Detail 23637170

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Interior spice shelving on cookline

29-11-4

Detail 23637164

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain for three compartment sink

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 23489648

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. Brother Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

14-45-4

Detail 23489646

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler Storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 23489647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

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

08A-04-5

Detail 23484492

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over cauliflower walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23484489

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler yogurt 47F, butter 47F, cooked vegetables 47F. Overnight Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Chicken 47-48F from previous day in walk in cooler, peas 47F, Cauliflower 47F rice 42F Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23484493

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. Brother Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Time Extended

14-45-4

Detail 23484491

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler Storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 23484490

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In chest freezer In walk in cooler Dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 23484488

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Time Extended

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 16

08A-04-5

Detail 23482610

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over cauliflower walk in cooler Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23482598

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 on hot water heater - 5 on the floor behind hot water heater - approximately 10 on the floor behind chest freezer - 4 on case of single service - 50+ on the floor in the Maintanence storage area Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23482609

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler yogurt 47F, butter 47F, cooked vegetables 47F. Overnight Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23482611

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler cooling from day of inspection: at 12:20, chicken, rice, sauce, vegetable 46-47F. At 12:50, all items 47F. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23482596

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23482600

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. Brother Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23482606

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.in rice Warning

14-45-4

Detail 23482607

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler Storage area Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23482601

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buffet plates Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23482605

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In chest freezer In walk in cooler Dry storage Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23482602

Basic - Food stored on floor. - Soup cooling outside walk in cooler corrected on site - containers of oil in storage area Corrective Action Taken Warning

33-20-4

Detail 23482603

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23482604

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to stove Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23482599

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Interior area where spice jars are stored, cookline - around mixer head and base - sink basins next to hot water heater (not in use per operator) Warning

14-20-4

Detail 23482608

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Wire shelving Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23482597

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bag of Togo containers on the floor Warning

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 23132383

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb -exterior rear of storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23132384

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23132382

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezers in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 23132381

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23132380

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler shelves -grease filter Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Time Extended

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 23123716

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw chicken over cooked chicken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23123701

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -lamb 47F, left overnight per operator -Butter 47F, left overnight -Lentils 47, left overnight -Yogurt 47, left overnight Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23123707

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in walk in cooler over night at 47F, yogurt 47F, lentils 47F -Lamb 47F, left overnight per operator -Butter 47F, left overnight -Lentils 47, left overnight -Yogurt 47, left overnight Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23123705

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb -exterior rear of storage Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23123709

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken, cooked tomato, cooked onion, rice, cooled from 47F to 46F in 1 hour. Cooked approximately. 4-5 hours earlier per operator Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23123702

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. Employee on duty with no food handler training -Operator provided with employee health reporting agreement form Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23123713

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -daal container -Flower -under steam table Warning

14-05-4

Detail 23123715

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. - walk in cooler -Dry stoage Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23123706

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -in buffet area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23123712

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23123711

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee food and keys stored with clean dishes Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23123710

Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23123717

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezers in dry storage area Warning

38-07-4

Detail 23123704

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -dry storage Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23123703

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler shelves -grease filter Repeat Violation Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23123708

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - walk in cooler Milk, potatoes, sauce Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23123714

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Flower in dry storage Warning

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-17-5

Detail 22797334

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in preparation area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22797336

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22797335

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -water leaking from cold water faucet of prep sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time Extended

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22794511

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 66F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on drainboard of prep sink, employee relocated to walk-in cooler. -walk-in cooler: butter 46F, milk 49F Corrective Action Taken Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22794510

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -large stainless steel pans in wire rack in storage area Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22794509

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -dishwashing area Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22794516

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in preparation area Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22794515

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -crates of unwashed produce and milk stored on the floor in walk-in cooler Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22794513

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22794514

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -water leaking from cold water faucet of prep sink Warning

29-03-4

Detail 22794512

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -pipe underneath prep sink misaligned with drain, water draining onto the floor Warning