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MANTRA FINE INDIAN CUISINE

15953 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33027

Administrative complaint recommended

Most recent inspection

Date
October 1, 2026
Type
Complaint Full
Result
Administrative complaint recommended
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
12
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (12)

  • 03D-06-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (64F - ambient Cooling), at 2:15 pm, since 11:30 am,

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (64F - ambient Cooling), at 2:15 pm, since 11:30 am, observed container of diced tomatoes left at room temperature by cook line table. Operator placed ice bath to expedite the cooling process. Second temperature at 3:30 pm (54F Cooling). See stop Sale.

    High Priority

  • 41-18-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site

    Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ ppm). Employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.

    High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ ppm). Employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    High Priority

  • 12A-28-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants, then grabbed a clean utensils to hold Nan bread from oven. After manager educated employee on proper hand wash procedures, employee washed hands

    High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants, then grabbed a clean utensils to hold Nan bread from oven. After manager educated employee on proper hand wash procedures, employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 01B-38-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (64F - ambient Cooling), at 2:15 pm, since 11:30 am,

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (64F - ambient Cooling), at 2:15 pm, since 11:30 am, observed container of diced tomatoes left at room temperature by cook line table. Operator placed ice bath to expedite the cooling process. Second temperature at 3:30 pm (54F Cooling). Employee discarded.

    High Priority

  • 08B-12-5Corrected on site

    Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- container of cooked broccoli, cooked potatoes, cooked lentils and cooked chicken chunks not covered, employee covered with food grade plastic film in all containers.

    Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- container of cooked broccoli, cooked potatoes, cooked lentils and cooked chicken chunks not covered, employee covered with food grade plastic film in all containers. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 02D-01-5Corrected on site

    Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Expo station- Spray bottle containing lemon juice. Employee labeled.

    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Expo station- Spray bottle containing lemon juice. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 03D-15-4

    Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (64F - ambient Cooling), at 2:15 pm, since 11:30 am,

    Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (64F - ambient Cooling), at 2:15 pm, since 11:30 am, observed container of diced tomatoes left at room temperature by cook line table. Operator placed ice bath to expedite the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken**

    Intermediate

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents soiled with grease in kitchen.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents soiled with grease in kitchen.

    Basic

  • 41-17-4Corrected on site

    Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Water Station-Spray bottle containing sanitizer, employee labeled.

    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Water Station-Spray bottle containing sanitizer, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 40-06-5Corrected on site

    Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack on same shelf of tomatoes cans. Manager removed.

    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack on same shelf of tomatoes cans. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 08B-38-4RepeatCorrected on site

    Food stored on floor. Dry storage area- potatoes bag, gallon of margarine and container of sauce. Employee placed all on shelves.

    Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry storage area- potatoes bag, gallon of margarine and container of sauce. Employee placed all on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 10-07-4Corrected on site

    In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking and serving Ute in statins water- 110F, employee removed to be clean and sanitize.

    Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking and serving Ute in statins water- 110F, employee removed to be clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.