NAMASTE EXPRESS
17503 PRESERVE WALK LN STE B, Tampa FL 33647
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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, employee posted on wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024065974 | Oct 2, 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink in front cook line hand washing sink. Employee replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several large pans of cooked food items with labels in the reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop in a container of yogurt in the reach in cooler.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a black mold like substance on the ceiling vent above the reach in freezer near the back storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed several dry storage items being stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle to oven.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed a mango drink and dessert in the front reach in cooler that the employee stated is self service with no labeling. Discussed proper labeling of products of switching it so that it is no longer self service.
Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food soiled interiors to several reach in coolers and freezers in the back prep area,
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on the cook line.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 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, employee posted on wall.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink being used as storage of cooking utensils. Employee removed.
No paper towels, mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink in the front cooking area. Employee provided both.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in the sauce container in the reach in cooler. Discussed proper scoops with employee.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks and personal items being stored on the flip top unit and back prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door handle. Tongs removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy, poster has been placed on wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers and freezer in the back area being soiled with food debris.
Slow draining water in handwash sink in the front cooking area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several bulk bin containers with no labeling. Discussed labeling containers with employee.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed storage containers being used to store bulk dry good up items like flour and dried beans.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in the dry storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage being stored over the flip top unit on the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone being stored above the flip top unit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the dish drying area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the kitchen prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line.
Oct 3, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Oct 2, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 2 live roaches on floor next to 3-door beverage cooler at front entrance, 5 live roaches on folding sign next to reach in cooler next to blast chiller at front entrance, 1 live roach behind microwave in food preparation kitchen, 3 live roaches on food preparation counter in kitchen, 2 live roaches crawling on top of white chest freezer in kitchen, 2 live roaches behind flip top units on cookline.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, employee moved to dish area for cleaning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sauté pan in hand sink on cookline, employee removed pan from sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed following, 10 dead roaches behind 3-door beverage cooler at front entrance. 5 dead roaches on side of reach in cooler area front entrance next to blast chiller, 8 dead roaches behind flip top units on cookline, 7 dead roaches behind cookline cooking equipment, Approximately 10 dead roaches along wall near 3-compartment sink
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil in container on floor on cookline, employee removed oil from floor.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes stored in hand sink in dish area Corrected observed employee remove
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in water temped at 65 degrees F next to rice warmer Corrected - observed employee voluntarily discard water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled across from dish machine
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.