Lajawab Indian Cuisine
2705 54 Ave N Ste 3, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 · Permanent Food Service · License 6210281
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs over five gallon buckets of yogurt in the walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage with employees who began to relocate items.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at hand wash sink located next to rear door of kitchen. Employees provided.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No soap at hand wash sink located next to rear door of kitchen. Employees provided
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Cooked chicken, cooked goat, paneer, and other foods stored in the walk-in cooler uncovered. Discussed with employees to cover food once cooling is completed.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the front bar.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of oven with buildup up of burned food debris.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.