MANTRA FINE INDIAN CUISINE
15953 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33027
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.