Mr Chef Indian Cuisine INC
1200 Deltona Blvd, Suite 59A, Deltona, FL 32725 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407273
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 Aug 18 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 10 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 1, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 18, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 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.
-walk-in cooler: 1/3 plastic pan of raw chicken stored over cooked chicken pieces, employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
-walk-in cooler: cooked chicken and lamb stored on speed rack, per operator cooked on Sunday, August 16, 2026
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
-unlabeled purple and blue solution spray bottles stored in hallway
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic10
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
-rice flour container lacking label, employee labeled
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
-utensils stored in standing water 90°F, employee discarded water
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
-2 sets of tongs hanging off of the tandori oven, operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
-multiple employee coffee cups stored on prep tables, employees removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
-plastic bowl stored in rice flour, operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-exterior of dry spice containers
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
-stainless steel pans and bowls on storage rack
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
-mop sink faucet
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
-ceiling tile over microwave has apparent water damage
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.