Maa Mukteshwari
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
43
Score
Maa Mukteshwari appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Maa Mukteshwari was last inspected on Sep 24, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “dead roaches on premises” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Maa Mukteshwari on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink with no back-flow protection device.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink chemical inside has no labeling of ingredients.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop inside granola container by handwashing sink on front line.
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in back kitchen area by walk in cooler and dryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on reach in cooler on front line has deep grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on top of hot water heater. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor in back kitchen area. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking while working on front line. Employee discarded drink and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of bets stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves in back kitchen area.
16-46-4
43
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing in back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
95
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly on wall by handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath handwashing sink cabinets. 8 live roaches on protein powder storage shelves. 4 live roaches stuck on bait trap underneath handwashing sink cabinet on front line. 1 live roaches on top of hot water heater.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit has water damage. 3 compartment sink tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches underneath handwashing sink cabinets. 1 dead roach on front line floor. 7 dead roaches on protein powder storage shelves on front line. 50 dead roaches stuck on sticky trap underneath handwashing sink on front line. 60 dead roaches on sticky tape on protein powder storage shelves. 4 dead roaches on top of ice machine on front line. 1 dead roach in drip pan of hot water heater. 2 dead roaches on top of hot water heater.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing in back kitchen area.
36-08-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored overtop juice machine on front line. Staff removed bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop sink.
42-01-4
55
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink splitter toward back entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Operator ordered thermometer day of initial ins. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on quesadilla reach in cooler. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
70
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in cabinet under hand sink in front kitchen Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink splitter toward back entrance. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on counter near microwave. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding near walk in refrigerator missing. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed in cabinet under hand sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on quesadilla reach in cooler. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under hand sink in disrepair. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. Across from quesadilla station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near kitchen entrance. **Warning**
22-20-5
39
Nov 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator was able to find probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in reach in cooler at front counter, no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved on front counter and back prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg beater in 70F water.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maa Mukteshwari last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maa Mukteshwari on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maa Mukteshwari?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maa Mukteshwari.
How does Maa Mukteshwari compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Maa Mukteshwari most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Maa Mukteshwari's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maa Mukteshwari have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Maa Mukteshwari means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Maa Mukteshwari inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maa Mukteshwari is inspected around three times per year on average.
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