HAVELI INDIAN KITCHEN
12908 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-488-6294
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 3 visits since November 2024
NOV 24
JUL 26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023033337 | Apr 12, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | $600 |
| 3--2021037728 | May 3, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with employees and operators.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw shrimp, and tilapia stored over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler, operator had employees relocate the items to an appropriate location.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken in the walk in cooler, employee moved raw items to the bottom shelf.
Food stored on floor.observed fryer oil, and a case of beer stored on floor, employee raised items off the floor and placed them on the shelf.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. handwashing signs missing in male and female bathrooms operator placed signs in bathroom at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler across from the stove top, employee discarded drink.
Jan 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license 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/
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Roti dough stored in shopping bag in Walk in cooler. Operator placed roti dough into an approved container during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and lamb stored over Ready to eat onions in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated raw chicken and lamb during time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gulab jamun dessert does not have date marking kitchen Reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked in back kitchen adjacent to Walk in cooler. Operator removed blockage during time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. 3 buckets of yogurt stored on floor of Walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of 3-door Reach in cooler on front cook line heavily soiled.
Stored food not covered. Raw lamb stored on the shelf of Walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered product during time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove and frye heavily soiled with grease and debris.
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license 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/
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Roti dough stored in shopping bag in Walk in cooler. Operator placed roti dough into an approved container during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and lamb stored over Ready to eat onions in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated raw chicken and lamb during time of inspection.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Three compartment sink chlorine sanitizer measured at 200+ppm at time of inspection. Operator readjusted chlorine sanitizer in three compartment sink to 50ppm during time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gulab jamun dessert does not have date marking kitchen Reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked in back kitchen adjacent to Walk in cooler. Operator removed blockage during time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine in back kitchen area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee personal drink stored on prep table next to three compartment sink. Employee personal drink stored on shelf over prep table on cook line. Employee personal drink stored on prep table on cook line. Operator removed all personal drinks during time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing foods inside kitchen without hair covering during time of inspection. Discussed with operator the importance of wearing a hair covering when preparing food. Employees wore hair coverings during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. 3 buckets of yogurt stored on floor of Walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator readjusted handle to not touch ice during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of 3-door Reach in cooler on front cook line heavily soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service take out container stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocated box of containers to an approved location during time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside 3-door Reach in cooler on front cook line.
Stored food not covered. Raw lamb stored on the shelf of Walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered product during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in a container of water on prep table in kitchen area. Discussed with operator the proper method to thaw frozen food. Operator placed raw shrimp to thaw inside Walk in cooler during time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove and frye heavily soiled with grease and debris.
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.