JAIHO'S THE INDIAN KITCHEN
12309 UNIVERSITY MALL CT, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Jun 30, 2025 · 6 visits since February 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License delinquent. Provided handout with customer service number.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air temperature 53 f no temperatures taken all food from overnight Cook pasta 50 f cottage cheese 49 f cook meat balls 50 f cook beef 49 f cook pasta 50 f chicken soups 49 f cooked chickens 50 f turkey legs 50 f cook spring Rolls 50 f Raw chicken 50 lbs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air temperature 53 f no temperatures taken all food from overnight Cook pasta 50 f cottage cheese 49 f cook meat balls 50 f cook beef 49 f cook pasta 50 f chicken soups 49 f cooked chickens 50 f turkey legs 50 f cook spring Rolls 50 f Raw chicken 50 lbs.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler gauge in disrepair
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Roopa bommidi issued 5-15-19
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by walk in cooler
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 69 F, chicken 67 F on counter, employee began to reheat.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 100 F in hot holding box.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
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. Operator not able to provide food handler certifications.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle next to 3 compartment sink not labeled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates not inverted. Employee inverted at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with operator on obtaining vacuum breaker for mop sink near dish area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink, operator moved at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table next to dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not maintaining 41F or below no Time/Temperature Control For Safety Foods stored in cooler at time of inspection. Operator storing non Time/Temperature Control For Safety Foods drinks inside. Gasket on walk in freezer in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on door frame on walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above burners.
Stored food not covered. Food stored in freezer not covered. Operator covered at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind equipment. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment next to microwave soiled. Floor soiled in corner of front server station.
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with operator on obtaining vacuum breaker for mop sink near dish area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink, operator moved at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator states they have a scheduled appointment for food managers certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table next to dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not maintaining 41F or below no Time/Temperature Control For Safety Foods stored in cooler at time of inspection. Operator storing non Time/Temperature Control For Safety Foods drinks inside. Gasket on walk in freezer in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on door frame on walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above burners.
Stored food not covered. Food stored in freezer not covered. Operator covered at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind equipment. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment next to microwave soiled. Floor soiled in corner of front server station.
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 operator with education packet containing vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and Blue cutting boards in kitchen prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment, discussed with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler next to oven. Exterior of reach in cooler soiled.
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without municipal approval for such change. Increase of seating from 0 to 15 seats.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License delinquent. Provided handout with customer service number.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. In new buffet room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken (65F - Cold Holding) CORRECTED TO; Cooked Rice (65F - Cold Holding) CHICKEN 38F RICE 36F Operator placed food into freezer at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. No time mark on buffet items.
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 operator with education packet containing vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Buffet room requires handwashing sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added remote buffet area.
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. Operator states they have the training at separate location.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and Blue cutting boards in kitchen prep area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating changed from 0-15 seats in external buffet room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment, discussed with operator.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Ceiling not smooth and easy to clean- pipes and conduits in room with buffet. Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in external buffet are carpeting material.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen, fish on ground in freezer, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler next to oven. Exterior of reach in cooler soiled.
Increased seating from 0 - 15.
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