MALAI KITCHEN
1161 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 220, Southlake, TX, 76092
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 21, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 87
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (12)
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed built up grime on the blade of the can opener. Corrective Actions: Must clean and sanitize can opener.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed chicken residue around the blade of the meat slicer located on the prep table across from the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Must clean and sanitize meat slicer.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 20
Proper cooling time and temperatures
Observed cooked chicken with a final cooling temperature ranging inbetween 50-60F in the walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Must properly cool cooked food items. Manager discarded item at the time of inspection.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed portioned beef, ground pork, and shrimp maintaining a cold holding temperature of 46-50F in the toppings cooler located across the wok station. Corrective Actions: Must cold hold at 41F or below. Manager discarded at the time of inspection.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed diced tofu and shredded chicken maintaining a cold holding temperature of 48-51F in the toppings cooler located across from the stove area. Corrective Actions: Must cold hold at 41F or below. Manager discarded at the time of inspection.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed the following items in the walk in cooler not maintaining 41F or below 1. 2 containers of cherry diced tomatoes 47F 2. whipped cream 53F 3. portioned beef 50F 4. ground pork 48F 5. shredded chicken 53F 6. shredded pork 49F 7. cooked chicken whole 49 8. curry sauces 48F 9. gelatin broth 50F 10. 2 liters of buttermilk 47F 11. 16 bottles of half & half 47F 12. 4 containers of cooked rice 48F 13. raw shell eggs 49F 14. cooked noodles 55F 15. pork rib 48-50F 16. drunken noodles 49F 17. chicken 50-60F 18. pork 46F 19. beef 45-46F 20. tuna 44F 21. beef tenderloin 50FCorrective Actions: Must cold hold at 41F or below. Must discard all food items.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed the walk in cooler maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45F. Corrective Actions: Must service/repair cooler so it can properly cold hold TCS food items at 41F or below. Must not store any food items until cooler is repaired and approval from TCPH is given to establishment.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed an ambient air temperature of 62F in the toppings cooler located across the wok station. Corrective Actions: Must service/repair cooler so it can maintain product temperature of 41F or below.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed an ambient air temperature of 45F in the toppings cooler located across the stove area.Corrective Actions: Must service/repair cooler so it can maintain product temperature of 41F or below.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 47
Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed dark deep gashes and black grime inbetween on the cutting boards located near the 3-compartment sink and main serving line. Corrective Actions: Must repsurface/replace.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed dust accumulation on the air vent located above the standing reach in cooler near the main service line. Corrective Actions: Must clean.
Permit EC34E04A-C2A6-490D-8095-80C3F02FC8D2
- 49
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Observed built up grime on the handles of the far right reach in cooler doors. Corrective Actions: Must clean.
Permit F268B961-A7AA-4B0B-BC6C-DF1945CFBD62
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX 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.