Naan Boti Chai Shai

920 22 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Indian

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Naan Boti Chai Shai appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operated provided paper towels. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired on 02-01-2025. Mfdv is not open and operating. Operator wishes to maintain license.

50-17-3

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand wash sink in warewashing area.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter is blocked by storage cabinet.

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in warewashing area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111.Employees must wash hands. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from two-compartment sink in warewashing area.

29-11-4

Jul 12, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 27, 2023

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator cleared hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line

31B-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator picked open boxes of single service utensils up off floor **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Operator discarded of one dead roach near register **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

May 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Naan Boti Chai Shai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Naan Boti Chai Shai on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Naan Boti Chai Shai?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Naan Boti Chai Shai.

How does Naan Boti Chai Shai compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Naan Boti Chai Shai most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Naan Boti Chai Shai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Naan Boti Chai Shai have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Naan Boti Chai Shai 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 Naan Boti Chai Shai inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Naan Boti Chai Shai is inspected around three times per year on average.

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