Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg
Last inspected:
437 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701Malai Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 185 violations—an average of 8.4 per inspection, more than 60% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have recurred throughout the record: hand-washing violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, employee health policy violations in at least 4 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in at least 4 inspections. Consumer advisory violations were cited in at least 8 inspections, suggesting ongoing food preparation documentation issues. A fire safety violation was documented on April 14, 2022, when a propane tank larger than permitted was found inside the building. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 found 27 violations with no high-priority findings and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021018413 | $160.00 | Dec 1, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections41 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg last inspected?
- Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg had?
- Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg find?
- Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg been fined?
- Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Malai Indian Cuisine in St Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Tropez (2022).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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