Martin¿S Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Martin¿S Indian Cuisine stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All equipment soiled on cooksline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Roasted vermicelli in black pepper container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread, raw chicken and multiple items in outside walk in cooler. Cashews, flour and multiple items in storage container outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen and walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
64
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: milk 64 F, butter 66 F, yogurt 64 F, cooked vegetables 64 F, cooked beef 64 F, Per operator items were in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures of food at time of inspection to reheat. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over grated coconut in reach in freezer. All items not commercially packaged. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: milk 64 F, butter 66 F, yogurt 64 F, cooked vegetables 64 F, cooked beef 64 Per operator items were in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures of food at time of inspection to reheat. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked cauliflower in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw goat thawing on prep table. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk salt. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles. Reach in cooler handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen and walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread, raw chicken and multiple items in outside walk in cooler. Cashews, flour and multiple items in storage container outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All equipment soiled on cooksline. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Roasted vermicelli in black pepper container. **Warning**
25-32-4
26
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
58
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: yogurt sauce 48 F, cauliflower 52 F, half and half 46 F, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: yogurt sauce 48 F, cauliflower 52 F, half and half 46 F, **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream over food for establishment in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout reach in coolers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken, potatoes and multiple items throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezers. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind grills. **Warning**
36-27-5
43
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over curry leaves in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid under prep table.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in corn flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Curry chicken in reach in cooler . Operator covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice, operator removed at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on metal pans near 3 Compartment Sink.
16-46-4
82
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 103 F in warmer, employee turned on warmer at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn gel on prep table.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink was turned off, employee turned on handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom handwash sink 85 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping and cooking food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Yogurt on floor in walk in cooler and rice on floor in dry storage, employee removed items off of floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in rice.
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink on cook line.
29-20-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martin¿S Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martin¿S Indian Cuisine on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martin¿S Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Martin¿S Indian Cuisine.
How does Martin¿S Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Martin¿S Indian Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Martin¿S Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Martin¿S Indian Cuisine have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Martin¿S Indian Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Martin¿S Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martin¿S Indian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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