NAZS HALAL
1815 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
MAR 25
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent egg sack found. 1 roach egg sack behind white reach in freezer in kitchen area. 1 roach egg sack on floor next to fryer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025039500 | Apr 24, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in back kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves in back kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hummus thawing in standing water. Manager placed hummus under running water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in back kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored bucket.
Apr 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs, stored overtop cucumber, salsa, and bread, inside double door, refrigerator in kitchen area manager removed, and properly stored eggs.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing Windex has no labeling of ingredients.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cut green peppers on cooks line has handle of ladle laying inside green peppers. Chef removed ladle and placed at 3 compartment sink.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on top of table housing rice cooker.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee bagging brownie in kitchen area has no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of fries stored on floor inside freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on lid of white freezer across from refrigerator.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop is laying in onions and green peppers in drawers underneath grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop sink. Staff properly stored mop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original containers and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
Apr 25, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent egg sack found. 1 roach egg sack behind white reach in freezer in kitchen area. 1 roach egg sack on floor next to fryer.
Apr 24, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Live, small flying insects found 1 fly inside kitchen area. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches behind small reach in cooler across from white reach in freezer. 3 live roaches crawling on kitchen floor. 2 live roaches behind white freezer on wall. 1 live roach crawling out of drain across from flat top grill. 3 live roaches inside storage box on shelves by back door. 1 live roach underneath stored boxes in back corner of kitchen area. 1 live roach on wall next to double door refrigerator by mop sink. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent egg sack found. 1 roach egg sack behind white reach in freezer in kitchen area. 1 roach egg sack on floor next to fryer. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall behind reach in cooler next to grill. 1 dead roach in public bathroom. 4 dead roachs in hallway leading to bathroom. Priority: Basic
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia rest kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papper towls at handwashing sink on front line. Employee placed papper towls at handwashing sink.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in small refrigerator on front line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop sink.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Akram Hosen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strip for quaternary available upon request. Discussed with operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rafia Khan
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided digital photos of employee training, discussed with operator on maintaining employee training records.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored under register unlabeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl used to scoop onions in back kitchen area. Discussed with operator. Removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table near deep freezers. Employees moved at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on dry storage rack in kitchen. Operator rewasjed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service spoons and knives stored on floor.
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator on how to obtain and print license.
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above cut lettuce in reach in cooler, operator moved at time of location.
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. Discussed with operator on printing clean up procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Brush stored in hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Operator moved at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Unable to provide thermometer upon request.
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. Discussed with operator on obtaining food handler training. Operator states he takes binder containing food handler certificates with him when he leaves. Discussed with operator on creating second binder to keep at establishment.
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. Discussed with operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomato salsa made day prior not date marked. Discussed with operator.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line bottom of reach in cooler used to store chicken.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator on how to obtain and print license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on top of rice near back dry storage. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda stored on floor next to double door reach in cooler near mop sink. Onions stored on floor of walk in cooler. Various boxes stored on floor of freezer. Discussed with operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator on printing and posting choking poster.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster. Operator closed at time of inspection.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.