Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
2705 54 Ave N Ste 3, St. Petersburg, FL 33714Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg has accumulated 434 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.2 per visit, more than three times the Pinellas County average. The facility was shut down three times for rodent, roach, and fly activity. Recent enforcement shows an intensifying pattern: in December 2024, inspectors returned four consecutive days with an active emergency order, citing repeated non-compliance with high-priority violations including improper ventilation, unsafe chemical storage, and inadequate consumer advisories. The restaurant has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines.
Most recent closure: December 6, 2024 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
13.2
violations / inspection
13.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (3)
Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025004538 | $400.00 | Dec 6, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 3--2024012072 | $800.00 | Feb 19, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 10 inspections41 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 5 inspections57 violations · 33 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections45 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg under active enforcement?
- Records show 5 emergency order inspections between December 6, 2024 and December 11, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg was last shut down on December 6, 2024 for roach & 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 Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg had?
- Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg find?
- Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 15 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 3 times 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Lajawab Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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