DESI DELIGHTS
2245 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 321-505-2551
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waster hose in storm drain at time of inspection. Operator states they take waste water hose and dispose of water into drain. Discussed with operator on proper waste water disposal and cleaning and sanitation of area. Establishment not open and operating at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards have stains on reach in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on truck floor employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach in cooler has stains.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over chili paste in small reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of metal reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. Bread in reach in freezer.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Discussed with operator on obtaining food grade hose for water.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) CORRECTED TO; Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waster hose in storm drain at time of inspection. Operator states they take waste water hose and dispose of water into drain. Discussed with operator on proper waste water disposal and cleaning and sanitation of area. Establishment not open and operating at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining test strips for sanitizer.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.