Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona

Last inspected:

581 Beville Rd, South Daytona, FL 32119
Overview

Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona has accumulated 325 violations across 42 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 violations per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity in January 2025, followed by an emergency order and multiple compliance callbacks. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and improper chemical storage. Recent inspections show persistent high-priority violations, with the March 2026 visit documenting 12 violations including 3 high-priority items.

Most recent closure: January 16, 2025 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

42Inspections
325Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona: Comparison to Volusia County Averages

This Facility 7.7 violations / inspection 7.7 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg 5.87 violations / inspection 5.87 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Volusia County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 09:20:00

Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2025005190 $400.00 Jan 16, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections32 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 8 inspections35 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections22 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona last inspected?
Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona last shut down?
Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona was last shut down on January 16, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona?
The most frequently cited violations at Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona had?
Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona find?
Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona ever been shut down?
Yes, Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona been fined?
Masala Indian Cuisine in South Daytona has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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