Mair West Indian Rest
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Mair West Indian Rest, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Mair West Indian Rest's latest score of 86 sits above the St. Petersburg average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. All Reach-in freezer door surfaces are rusted. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored in same container in reach-in cooler as fruit and crackers. Employee removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. Located in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wood shelf and wall near hand wash sink in kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of chicken base containers to store food. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as a shelf for single-serve gloves not sealed.
14-06-4
58
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler in storage area at 11:50am. Operator closed reach-in cooler door. Re checked at 12:25pm a. shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) 50f Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-11-4
Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles in kitchen is damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezers in kitchen are rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in storage area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Pipes are disconnected from mop sink located outside in rear of establishment. **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler in storage area interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken base buckets are used to store food in reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling fan has accumulation of dust above reach-in cooler in storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Hole in wall in storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
45
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags located in reach-in cooler in warewashing area used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Rose Cambling Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens.
53A-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
51-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service Lawry's seasoning containers.
25-32-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in warewashing area.
21-10-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling fan above upright refrigerator in ware washing area soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe on bottom of mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original packaging stored in container on bottom shelf in the kitchen not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils hanging from wall next to three-compartment sink stored too high causing contamination when employees reach or hang utensils.
24-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees hand-held bag stored on shelf with ketchup in dry-storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Surface rust on both reach-in freezer doors located in kitchen area. Surface rust on shelves above three-compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry-storage area and bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Light shield damaged in warewashing area.
38-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mair West Indian Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mair West Indian Rest on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mair West Indian Rest?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mair West Indian Rest.
How does Mair West Indian Rest compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Mair West Indian Rest most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Mair West Indian Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mair West Indian Rest have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mair West Indian Rest means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mair West Indian Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mair West Indian Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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