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4023 W WATERS AVE STE 15-16 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3588740
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10852062
DBPR license3912760

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: 32 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 13 live roaches inside right 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 roach in front of Walk in cooler. 1 live roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 1 live roaches on on wall in dish pit. 3 live roaches on walls outside of restrooms. 1 live roach on floor in men's restroom. 7 live roaches on prep table in dish pit room. 6 live roaches on the wall adjacent to service station and dish pit room. 1 live roaches on on dining room floor. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: 7 roaches with eggs inside left front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 4 roach egg on prep table next to Walk in cooler. 1 roach egg on shopping bag next to Walk in cooler. 2 roach eggs on floor in dish pit room. 2 roach eggs on floor adjacent to service station and dish pit room. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – 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. No date marking for multiple cooked foods in Walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – – 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. Operator currently placed on 60 day warning from previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: 32 dead roaches on front line kitchen floor. 4 dead roaches inside right front line Reach in cooler adjacent to ovens. 5 dead roaches inside Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor outside of Walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on prep table next to Walk in cooler. 7 dead roaches on floor below Employee handwash sink in dish pit. 9 dead roaches on floor of dish pit room. 1 dead roach on floor in women's restroom. 2 dead roaches on floor in men's restroom. 2 dead roaches on floor outside restroom, beneath high chairs. 4 dead roaches in three compartment sink. 4 dead roaches on floor adjacent to service station and dish pit room. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic35B-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior back door open, dead vermin present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Exterior back door open, dead vermin present. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple sauces, cooked potatoes, cooked vegetables, Ready to eat onions, paneer in Walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Cut tomatoes, sauces, samosas, shredded cabbage and multiple other foods in Walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.