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CHENNAI DOSA

4023 W WATERS AVE 15-16, Tampa FL 33614 · 3144987919

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 19 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3912760
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in dining room. Employee eliminated and sanitized.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2018041998Jul 30, 2018Sep 19, 2018$400
3--2017024985May 18, 2017Jun 16, 2017$400

Inspection history

19 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Sumadhi ashokan, Satish, Shanta Reuben without food handlers training, working in restaurant for over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 23, 2026 · Observed employees Sumadhi ashokan,Shanta Reuben with food handlers training, Satish still need his employee training. Time Extended
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed white spray bottle of cleaner on food prep table across from stove, employee moved item to appropriate location.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at mop sink located next to handwashing sink in back kitchen.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to mop sink in back kitchen with a plastic pitcher inside, wet towels, and utensils, employee moved item from hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink closet to stove area, employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Sumadhi ashokan, Satish, Shanta Reuben without food handlers training, working in restaurant for over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine using chlorine to sanitize at 0 ppm at time of inspection.
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table across from stove, employee moved drink to appropriate location.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed, rice and fryer oil on the floor in the store room 2 buckets of cut vegetables on floor in walking cooler 1 bag of onions on floor in kitchen next to table close to walk in cooler. 2 pans of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Employee raised all food items of the floor at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present.
Basic/35B-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Exterior back door open, dead vermin present. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 17, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 17, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 20 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roaches inside inside left oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches inside on table adjacent to three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 32 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 13 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roach in front of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 1 live roaches on on wall in dish pit. 3 live roaches on walls outside of restrooms. 1 live roach on floor in men's restroom. 7 live roaches on prep table in dish pit room. 6 live roaches on the wall adjacent to service station and dish pit room. 1 live roaches on on dining room floor. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · 1 live roach at the back of front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 live roaches inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath light switch adjacent to tandoori oven. 13 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath tandoori oven. 9 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 7 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on prep table on front line cook. 3 live roaches on wall next to three compartment sink. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · 2 live roaches beneath prep table next to large mixer. 1 live roach inside three compartment sink. 2 live roaches on dining room floor adjacent to buffet tables. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 live roach on dining room mat adjacent to buffet station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 3 live roaches beneath mat at buffet station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 live roach on door frame to women's restroom. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · 10 live roaches on bags of rice beneath prep table, adjacent to large mixer. 1 live roach on pipe behind stove. 5 live roaches inside gasket of chest freezer. 7 live roaches behind poster adjacent to buffet tables. 4 live roaches on dish shelf adjacent to buffet tables. 1 live roach on floor next to dish pit room. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 17, 2025 · 1 live roach on wall by mixer in back kitchen. Operator eliminated roach, cleaned and sanitized the contacted area. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present.
Basic/35B-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Exterior back door open, dead vermin present. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 13, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 20 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roaches inside inside left oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches inside on table adjacent to three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 32 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 13 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roach in front of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 1 live roaches on on wall in dish pit. 3 live roaches on walls outside of restrooms. 1 live roach on floor in men's restroom. 7 live roaches on prep table in dish pit room. 6 live roaches on the wall adjacent to service station and dish pit room. 1 live roaches on on dining room floor. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · 1 live roach at the back of front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 live roaches inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath light switch adjacent to tandoori oven. 13 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath tandoori oven. 9 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 7 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on prep table on front line cook. 3 live roaches on wall next to three compartment sink. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · 2 live roaches beneath prep table next to large mixer. 1 live roach inside three compartment sink. 2 live roaches on dining room floor adjacent to buffet tables. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 live roach on dining room mat adjacent to buffet station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 3 live roaches beneath mat at buffet station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 live roach on door frame to women's restroom. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · 10 live roaches on bags of rice beneath prep table, adjacent to large mixer. 1 live roach on pipe behind stove. 5 live roaches inside gasket of chest freezer. 7 live roaches behind poster adjacent to buffet tables. 4 live roaches on dish shelf adjacent to buffet tables. 1 live roach on floor next to dish pit room. Time Extended
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 6 roaches with eggs.
High priority/35A-23-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 7 roaches with eggs inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 4 roach egg on prep table next to Walk in cooler. 1 roach egg on shopping bag next to Walk in cooler. 2 roach eggs on floor in dish pit room. 2 roach eggs on floor adjacent to service station and dish pit room. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · 1 roach egg on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 1 roach with egg inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg on kitchen floor beneath dry storage rack in dish pit. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · 1 roach egg inside food processor base adjacent to large mixer in back kitchen. 1 roach egg beneath prep table next to large mixer. 1 roach egg inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg in back of front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · 1 roach egg on shelf of kitchen prep table. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator currently placed on 60 day warning from previous inspection.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside Employee handwash sink next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 dead roach inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 9 dead roaches inside left oven. 4 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 1 dead roach on top of three compartment sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 32 dead roaches on front line kitchen floor. 4 dead roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 5 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on prep table next to Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 9 dead roaches on floor of dish pit room. 1 dead roach on floor in women's restroom. 2 dead roaches on floor in men's restroom. 2 dead roaches on floor outside restroom, beneath high chairs. 4 dead roaches in three compartment sink. 4 dead roaches on floor adjacent to service station and dish pit room. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · 36 dead roaches stuck to poster on wall above three compartment sink. 2 dead roaches on floor next to restrooms. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath Employee handwash sink in dish pit. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on wall next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to Walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor of next to front line Reach in cooler. 5 dead roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler 1 dead roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on kitchen wall in dish pit. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage rack in dish pit. 2 dead roaches inside three compartment sink drain. 3 dead roaches inside three compartment sink. 9 dead roaches in dining room beneath buffet station tables. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · 1 dead roach on shelf above fire extinguisher adjacent to large mixer in back kitchen area. 1 dead roach on electric socket adjacent to large mixer in back kitchen area. 4 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath prep table next to large mixer. 2 dead roaches on electric socket next to front line prep table adjacent to microwave. 1 dead roach inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on top of left front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath Employee handwash sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 3 dead roaches on the floor of the Walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on kitchen wall in dish pit. 4 dead roaches on mat in front of buffet tables. 9 dead roaches on floor beneath buffet tables. 1 dead roach on wooden shelf at service station adjacent to buffet tables. 3 dead roaches on floor of dining room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 dead roach on booth seat. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · 1 dead roach on kitchen floor adjacent to large mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor adjacent to large mixer. 3 dead roaches on floor of Walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on wall next to choking poster. 1 dead roach on dining room floor between dish shelf and booth. 1 dead roach on dining room floor beneath table. Time Extended*
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present.
Basic/35B-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Exterior back door open, dead vermin present. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 11, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 20 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roaches inside inside left oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches inside on table adjacent to three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 32 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 13 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roach in front of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 1 live roaches on on wall in dish pit. 3 live roaches on walls outside of restrooms. 1 live roach on floor in men's restroom. 7 live roaches on prep table in dish pit room. 6 live roaches on the wall adjacent to service station and dish pit room. 1 live roaches on on dining room floor. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · 1 live roach at the back of front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 live roaches inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath light switch adjacent to tandoori oven. 13 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath tandoori oven. 9 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 7 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on prep table on front line cook. 3 live roaches on wall next to three compartment sink. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · 2 live roaches beneath prep table next to large mixer. 1 live roach inside three compartment sink. 2 live roaches on dining room floor adjacent to buffet tables. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 live roach on dining room mat adjacent to buffet station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 3 live roaches beneath mat at buffet station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 live roach on door frame to women's restroom. Time Extended
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 6 roaches with eggs.
High priority/35A-23-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 7 roaches with eggs inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 4 roach egg on prep table next to Walk in cooler. 1 roach egg on shopping bag next to Walk in cooler. 2 roach eggs on floor in dish pit room. 2 roach eggs on floor adjacent to service station and dish pit room. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · 1 roach egg on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 1 roach with egg inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg on kitchen floor beneath dry storage rack in dish pit. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · 1 roach egg inside food processor base adjacent to large mixer in back kitchen. 1 roach egg beneath prep table next to large mixer. 1 roach egg inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg in back of front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator currently placed on 60 day warning from previous inspection.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside Employee handwash sink next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 dead roach inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 9 dead roaches inside left oven. 4 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 1 dead roach on top of three compartment sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 32 dead roaches on front line kitchen floor. 4 dead roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 5 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on prep table next to Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 9 dead roaches on floor of dish pit room. 1 dead roach on floor in women's restroom. 2 dead roaches on floor in men's restroom. 2 dead roaches on floor outside restroom, beneath high chairs. 4 dead roaches in three compartment sink. 4 dead roaches on floor adjacent to service station and dish pit room. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · 36 dead roaches stuck to poster on wall above three compartment sink. 2 dead roaches on floor next to restrooms. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath Employee handwash sink in dish pit. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on wall next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to Walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor of next to front line Reach in cooler. 5 dead roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler 1 dead roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on kitchen wall in dish pit. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage rack in dish pit. 2 dead roaches inside three compartment sink drain. 3 dead roaches inside three compartment sink. 9 dead roaches in dining room beneath buffet station tables. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · 1 dead roach on shelf above fire extinguisher adjacent to large mixer in back kitchen area. 1 dead roach on electric socket adjacent to large mixer in back kitchen area. 4 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath prep table next to large mixer. 2 dead roaches on electric socket next to front line prep table adjacent to microwave. 1 dead roach inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on top of left front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath Employee handwash sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 3 dead roaches on the floor of the Walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on kitchen wall in dish pit. 4 dead roaches on mat in front of buffet tables. 9 dead roaches on floor beneath buffet tables. 1 dead roach on wooden shelf at service station adjacent to buffet tables. 3 dead roaches on floor of dining room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 dead roach on booth seat. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present.
Basic/35B-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Exterior back door open, dead vermin present. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 10, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 20 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roaches inside inside left oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches inside on table adjacent to three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 32 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 13 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roach in front of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 1 live roaches on on wall in dish pit. 3 live roaches on walls outside of restrooms. 1 live roach on floor in men's restroom. 7 live roaches on prep table in dish pit room. 6 live roaches on the wall adjacent to service station and dish pit room. 1 live roaches on on dining room floor. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · 1 live roach at the back of front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 live roaches inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath light switch adjacent to tandoori oven. 13 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath tandoori oven. 9 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 7 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on prep table on front line cook. 3 live roaches on wall next to three compartment sink. Time Extended
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 6 roaches with eggs.
High priority/35A-23-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 7 roaches with eggs inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 4 roach egg on prep table next to Walk in cooler. 1 roach egg on shopping bag next to Walk in cooler. 2 roach eggs on floor in dish pit room. 2 roach eggs on floor adjacent to service station and dish pit room. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · 1 roach egg on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 1 roach with egg inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg on kitchen floor beneath dry storage rack in dish pit. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator currently placed on 60 day warning from previous inspection.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside Employee handwash sink next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 dead roach inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 9 dead roaches inside left oven. 4 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 1 dead roach on top of three compartment sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 32 dead roaches on front line kitchen floor. 4 dead roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 5 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on prep table next to Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 9 dead roaches on floor of dish pit room. 1 dead roach on floor in women's restroom. 2 dead roaches on floor in men's restroom. 2 dead roaches on floor outside restroom, beneath high chairs. 4 dead roaches in three compartment sink. 4 dead roaches on floor adjacent to service station and dish pit room. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · 36 dead roaches stuck to poster on wall above three compartment sink. 2 dead roaches on floor next to restrooms. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath Employee handwash sink in dish pit. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on wall next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to Walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor of next to front line Reach in cooler. 5 dead roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler 1 dead roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on kitchen wall in dish pit. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage rack in dish pit. 2 dead roaches inside three compartment sink drain. 3 dead roaches inside three compartment sink. 9 dead roaches in dining room beneath buffet station tables. Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present.
Basic/35B-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Exterior back door open, dead vermin present. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Jun 4, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 20 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roaches inside inside left oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches inside on table adjacent to three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 32 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 13 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roach in front of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 1 live roaches on on wall in dish pit. 3 live roaches on walls outside of restrooms. 1 live roach on floor in men's restroom. 7 live roaches on prep table in dish pit room. 6 live roaches on the wall adjacent to service station and dish pit room. 1 live roaches on on dining room floor. Time Extended
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 6 roaches with eggs.
High priority/35A-23-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 7 roaches with eggs inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 4 roach egg on prep table next to Walk in cooler. 1 roach egg on shopping bag next to Walk in cooler. 2 roach eggs on floor in dish pit room. 2 roach eggs on floor adjacent to service station and dish pit room. Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for multiple cooked foods in Walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator currently placed on 60 day warning from previous inspection.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside Employee handwash sink next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 dead roach inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 9 dead roaches inside left oven. 4 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 1 dead roach on top of three compartment sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · 32 dead roaches on front line kitchen floor. 4 dead roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 5 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on prep table next to Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 9 dead roaches on floor of dish pit room. 1 dead roach on floor in women's restroom. 2 dead roaches on floor in men's restroom. 2 dead roaches on floor outside restroom, beneath high chairs. 4 dead roaches in three compartment sink. 4 dead roaches on floor adjacent to service station and dish pit room. Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present.
Basic/35B-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Exterior back door open, dead vermin present. Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Multiple sauces, cooked potatoes, cooked vegetables, Ready to eat onions, paneer in Walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2025 · Cut tomatoes, sauces, samosas, shredded cabbage and multiple other foods in Walk in cooler not covered. Time Extended
Jun 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 20 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roaches inside inside left oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches inside on table adjacent to three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 6 roaches with eggs.
High priority/35A-23-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for multiple cooked foods in Walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator currently placed on 60 day warning from previous inspection.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside Employee handwash sink next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 dead roach inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 9 dead roaches inside left oven. 4 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 1 dead roach on top of three compartment sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present.
Basic/35B-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stored food not covered. Multiple sauces, cooked potatoes, cooked vegetables, Ready to eat onions, paneer in Walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jun 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Food containers stacked on shelf held as clean.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · Cutting boards soiled. Admin Complaint
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Administrative Complaint started on prior inspection.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Admin Complaint/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · No proof of any employee training Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 1 unit on cooks line containing food not keeping food cold. 2nd unit on cooks line emptied in disrepair.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · 3 Reach in cooler on front line are in disrepair. Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches inside make table that is not working 1 dead roach on the ground near entrance to dry storage Operator discarded dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · 1 dead roach inside Employee handwash sink next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 dead roach inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 9 dead roaches inside left oven. 4 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 1 dead roach on top of three compartment sink. Admin Complaint
Floors walls and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through cook line, prep area, storage areas, dish wash area
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · Through cook line, prep area, storage areas, dish wash area. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed cooking equipment and small appliances.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · Exterior of fixed cooking equipment and small appliances. Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · Exterior back door open, dead vermin present. Admin Complaint
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler multiple foods not covered including Cooked chicken Beans Cooked vegetables
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · Multiple sauces, cooked potatoes, cooked vegetables, Ready to eat onions, paneer in Walk in cooler not covered. Admin Complaint
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink pipe leaking near dish wash area.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2025 · Leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Time Extended
May 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Yellow and red squeeze bottles containing sauce heavily soiled. Plastic food containers holding spices heavily soiled sticky.See Stop sale
High priority/08B-27-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf to gain compliance.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sauces in squeeze bottles Black pepper in soiled container Black spice in soiled container
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 48F cold hold Heavy cream 52F cold hold Cut tomatoes 51F cold hold.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 48F cold hold Heavy cream 52F cold hold Cut tomatoes 51F cold hold. See stop Sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Food containers stacked on shelf held as clean.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near dish room
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Administrative Complaint started on prior inspection.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Admin Complaint/Repeat Violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 1 unit on cooks line containing food not keeping food cold. 2nd unit on cooks line emptied in disrepair.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches inside make table that is not working 1 dead roach on the ground near entrance to dry storage Operator discarded dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A suitcase was observed in the dry storage area. It was full of clothes, there were articles of clothes around it on the floor as well. Operator stated she didn't know they were there. Discussed with operator the need to separate personal belongings from the food storage areas of the restaurant. Discussed with Supervisor Valencia and Supervisor Moulder
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floors walls and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through cook line, prep area, storage areas, dish wash area
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed cooking equipment and small appliances.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line, refrigerator not holding temperature with standing water at the bottom of the unit.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler multiple foods not covered including Cooked chicken Beans Cooked vegetables
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink pipe leaking near dish wash area.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Mar 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked beans in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes, vindaloo, paneer, and other items in Walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler. Admin Complaint
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, potatoes and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Cooked spinach, cooked rice, cooked chickpeas, cooked potatoes and other items in Walk in cooler not date marked. Admin Complaint
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safestaff expired 4-18-24
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · No training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment on cooks.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · All equipment handles on cooks line. Admin Complaint
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Employee stored book on shelf over Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. Admin Complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Admin Complaint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and dry storage.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Floors throughout kitchen and dry storage area. Admin Complaint
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cooks line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · White/green mold-like substance on shelves in Walk in cooler. All reach in coolers on cooks line. Admin Complaint
Stored food not covered. Potatoes, beans, potatoes and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Cooked chicken peas, locked lentils, cooked chicken, paneer, and other items not covered in Walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks throughout kitchen and dry storage.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Walls throughout kitchen and dry storage area. Admin Complaint
Jan 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked beans in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and dish area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and dish area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, potatoes and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safestaff expired 4-18-24
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment on cooks.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee sprite can on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and dry storage.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Bulk onions on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cooks line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Potatoes, beans, potatoes and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks throughout kitchen and dry storage.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked beans in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in dining room. Employee eliminated and sanitized.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and dish area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and dish area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, potatoes and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safestaff expired 4-18-24
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment on cooks.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach at computer in front of establishment.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee sprite can on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and dry storage.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bulk onions on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cooks line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Potatoes, beans, potatoes and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks throughout kitchen and dry storage.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Provided a copy by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen near the back door.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen near the back door.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2024.
Basic/50-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons, spatulas, knives in a container on a table next to the stove. The water was discarded.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Light not functioning. Hood system.
Basic/36-62-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door propped open. The door was closed.
Basic/35B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched mouth than grabbed rice pan and was putting rice into different container. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing.
High priority/12A-25-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat dough reach in cool by hot pot warmers employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line ambient 48 f Cold holding: cook vegetables 47 yogurt 47 f chicken 47 f cook tomato sauce 47 operator moved time/temperature control for safety food to freezer 2nd temp all foods went to 43 f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw meat in hand washing sink by back door. Employee removed raw chicken.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook beans cook lamb cook cook ginger sauce walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and cook frozen veggies in containers on floor by hand washing sink.
Basic/08B-38-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen door opened.
Basic/35B-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and vegetables frozen thawing on floor in container.
Basic/06-01-5
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cooks line,
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 13, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.test at 10 ppm. Manager called dish washing machine company. Three compartment sink with food contact surfaces sanitizer observed.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. No temperatures taken Reach in cooler on cooks line across walk in cooler ambient air temperature Stop sale : tomato sauce 52 f 1lbs cook chicken 58 f 3 lbs cook chicken 52 f 7 lbs cook lamb 54 f 1 lbs. cut tomatoes 52 f.25 cook onions 52.75 all held overnight. Reach in cooler at end of cooks line by dough station ambient temperature 52 f Cold holding: mozzarella cheese 52 f 1lbs held overnight no temperatures taken.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop sale : tomato sauce 52 f 1lbs cook chicken 58 f 3 lbs cook chicken 52 f 7 lbs cook lamb 54 f 1 lbs. cut tomatoes 52 f.25 cook onions 52.75 all held overnight. Reach in middle cooler ambient temperature 45 f samosa 63 f Reach in cooler at end of cooks line by dough station ambient temperature 52 f Cold holding: mozzarella cheese 52 f 1lbs held overnight no temperatures taken.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under dish dry rack. 1 dead roach under reach in coolers on wheel cooks line. 1 dead roach under prep table. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cooks line,
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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