The Philadelphia Department of Public Health cited an Indian restaurant following a routine inspection on August 8, 2025. Inspectors visited Mayura Indian Restaurant to verify compliance with health regulations. The establishment was cited for insect activity and maintenance issues. The compliance status for the food facility will be assessed after a follow-up inspection is conducted.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on August 8 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Mayura Indian Restaurant was visited by the Philadelphia Department of Health on August 8, 2025, for a routine check.
- The inspection revealed insect activity and inadequate maintenance at the food establishment.
- City health inspectors will revisit the facility for a follow-up inspection to check compliance.
Mayura Indian Restaurant
- Where: 9321-23 Krewstown Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115
- When: August 8, 2025
Inspectors noted that the person in charge (PIC) did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of sanitation and hand-washing requirements. During the inspection, officials found that potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food was not correctly labeled with dates in the restaurant’s refrigerator.
Food ingredients stored in containers at the premises were not labeled clearly with their common names at the time of inspection. Officials also observed signs of insects and flies in the food preparation area.
They also found mouse droppings in the dry storage room. A bin with fish was not elevated six inches above the ground level. The facility was observed using soda crates in the rear storage area for elevation.
The cutting boards in the facility were poorly maintained and required thorough sanitization. The warewash machine in the venue reflected the reading of water at 90°F rather than the required 120°F.
Additionally, there were no sanitizer test strips at the facility to check the strength of the chlorine used for cleaning. The staff restroom was observed to be in poor maintenance. The rear storage area revealed a damaged ceiling and wall.
The wall of the prep area had accumulated grease and oil. The facility should address the gaps between the exit door and the wall. Hood filters also showed accumulated dust and grease. The inspection report for Mayura Indian Restaurant was posted online for viewing.
Follow-up Inspection
Philadelphia health department inspectors confirmed that Mayura Indian Restaurant was out of compliance with the health standards. The facility must ensure all violations are corrected.
The department officials will revisit the establishment to conduct a reinspection and verify compliance, pending corrective actions. If the facility fails to resolve the reported issues, the department may revoke its health permit.
