'SITARA'
14546 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa FL 33613 · 215.469.0669
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler being soiled with food debris.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed several pots being stored on the floor. Manager placed on the counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave being soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the cooking equipment being soiled with food debris. Observed soiled gaskets to the interior of the reach in cooler.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a stained cutting board on the flip top unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen are.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 5 clean pots being stored on the floor in the front area. Manager placed six inches off the floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the cutting board to the flip top unit. Manager removed drink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of both microwaves soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned both microwaves.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulated food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed serving spoon in hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of Cooked goat in reach in cooler not dated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in containers os salt and sugar
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor, and house made yogurt
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in container of cooked goat on reach in cooler
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Srikanth Jalugam
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Onbserved stained cutting board on cook line
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.
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.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed multiple large pans in establishment that operator was unable to properly fit in three compartment sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deep grooves on cook line cutting board.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wooden boards used as shelf in old cold holding well.
Oct 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed manager pack up food for customer and did not wash hands. Discussed with manage
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler (not plugged in ) stop sale issued - noodles 60f, milk 61f, chicken curry 58- 63f, chickpea curry 61f, lentil soup 63f, mashed potatoes 59f, lentil curry 59, goat curry 61f, sour cream 61f, tomato sauce 58f-61f, ginger sauce 60f Stove top sitting out since last night : butter 80f, Under counter - butter 72
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler (not plugged in ) stop sale issued - noodles 60f, milk 61f, chicken curry 58- 63f, chickpea curry 61f, lentil soup 63f, mashed potatoes 59f, lentil curry 59, goat curry 61f, sour cream 61f, tomato sauce 58f-61f, ginger sauce 60f Stove top sitting out since last night : butter 80f, Under counter - butter 72. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Hot box Reheating veggie puff Corrected On-SiteWarning**
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box - veggie spring roll 117f, veggie puff 129f** Reheated in oven re temped 15 minutes later. Veggie spring roll 197f, samosa 200f, veggie puff 189f.
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 service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Srikanth Jalugam
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Onbserved stained cutting board on cook line
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of cooked rice, cooked noodles, cooked potatoes and time and temperature control/ potentially hazardous sauces made on site with no date
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed multiple large pans in establishment that operator was unable to properly fit in three compartment sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple portion cups stored in sauces in reach in cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach in cooler doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deep grooves on cook line cutting board.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle laying on top of cooked rice in reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator only had half of report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers soiled
Stored food not covered. Observed container of ghee stored uncovered
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wooden boards used as shelf in old cold holding well.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of stored spices with no lables
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.