Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ROTIS INDIAN RESTAURANT

13025 US HWY 301 S STE 102 · RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County · FL 33578

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3685554
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13592942
DBPR license3918296

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 12, 2026 2:25 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 14, 2026 8:46 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of fruit cocktail and 1 dented can of tomato puree on can good rack. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, discussed not using the dish machine until it is working properly. Employee began setting up 3 compartment sink. Due 2/20/2026 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above sauces in reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings near ice machine Approximately 50 rodent droppings at bar 2 rodent droppings near hot water heater 20 rodent droppings in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 48 F, cooked chicken 57 F, Cooked Chickpeas 49 F in reach in prep cooler on cook line since yesterday. Cooked Rice 49 F, cut cabbage 56 F left on counter for 1 hour, employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice 116 F left on counter. Discussed reheating. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of chicken blocking hand wash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5+ employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Due 4/14/2026 **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sauce, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Onions on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in ice machine. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.