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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3588740
Visit number5
Inspection Visit ID10857781
DBPR license3912760

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: 1 live roach at the back of front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 live roaches inside light switch adjacent to front line Reach in cooler and tandoori oven. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath light switch adjacent to tandoori oven. 13 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath tandoori oven. 9 live roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 7 live roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on prep table on front line cook. 3 live roaches on wall next to three compartment sink. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: 2 live roaches beneath prep table next to large mixer. 1 live roach inside three compartment sink. 2 live roaches on dining room floor adjacent to buffet tables. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 live roach on dining room mat adjacent to buffet station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 3 live roaches beneath mat at buffet station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 live roach on door frame to women's restroom. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: 10 live roaches on bags of rice beneath prep table, adjacent to large mixer. 1 live roach on pipe behind stove. 5 live roaches inside gasket of chest freezer. 7 live roaches behind poster adjacent to buffet tables. 4 live roaches on dish shelf adjacent to buffet tables. 1 live roach on floor next to dish pit room. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: 1 roach egg on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 1 roach with egg inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg on kitchen floor beneath dry storage rack in dish pit. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: 1 roach egg inside food processor base adjacent to large mixer in back kitchen. 1 roach egg beneath prep table next to large mixer. 1 roach egg inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg in back of front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: 1 roach egg on shelf of kitchen prep table. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate22-02-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Intermediate53B-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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: 36 dead roaches stuck to poster on wall above three compartment sink. 2 dead roaches on floor next to restrooms. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath Employee handwash sink in dish pit. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 2 dead roaches on wall next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to Walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor of next to front line Reach in cooler. 5 dead roaches inside front line Reach in cooler adjacent to tandoori oven. 4 dead roaches inside left front line Reach in cooler 1 dead roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on kitchen wall in dish pit. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage rack in dish pit. 2 dead roaches inside three compartment sink drain. 3 dead roaches inside three compartment sink. 9 dead roaches in dining room beneath buffet station tables. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: 1 dead roach on shelf above fire extinguisher adjacent to large mixer in back kitchen area. 1 dead roach on electric socket adjacent to large mixer in back kitchen area. 4 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath prep table next to large mixer. 2 dead roaches on electric socket next to front line prep table adjacent to microwave. 1 dead roach inside left front line Reach in cooler. 1 roach egg on prep table shelves adjacent to Walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on top of left front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach inside right front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath Employee handwash sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 3 dead roaches on the floor of the Walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on kitchen wall in dish pit. 4 dead roaches on mat in front of buffet tables. 9 dead roaches on floor beneath buffet tables. 1 dead roach on wooden shelf at service station adjacent to buffet tables. 3 dead roaches on floor of dining room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. 1 dead roach on booth seat. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: 1 dead roach on kitchen floor adjacent to large mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor adjacent to large mixer. 3 dead roaches on floor of Walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on wall next to choking poster. 1 dead roach on dining room floor between dish shelf and booth. 1 dead roach on dining room floor beneath table. **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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
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.