TIKKA MASALAA
10029 W HILLSBOROUGH · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615-3000
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Run 3 times and primed . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the bar .
Basic 7
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled shelves at cook line area – soiled interior of nonworking reach in cooler used for storage – soiled shelves in walk in cooler
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at cook line
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food ( cooked meats and vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment ( non working buffet equipment) on the premises in dining area l
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:57 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.