BAY LEAVES INDIAN CUISINE
4023 W WATERS AVE STE 15-16 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 22 live roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 20 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 3 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 live roach inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roaches inside inside left oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches inside on table adjacent to three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 6 roaches with eggs. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for multiple cooked foods in Walk in cooler. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. Operator currently placed on 60 day warning from previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside Employee handwash sink next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor next to front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 1 dead roach inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 9 dead roaches inside left oven. 4 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 1 dead roach on top of three compartment sink. **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple sauces, cooked potatoes, cooked vegetables, Ready to eat onions, paneer in Walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:33 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.