BAY LEAVES INDIAN CUISINE
4023 W WATERS AVE STE 15-16 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked beans in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and dish area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and dish area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, potatoes and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safestaff expired 4-18-24 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment on cooks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee sprite can on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
13-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk onions on floor in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Potatoes, beans, potatoes and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks throughout kitchen and dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.