BAY LEAVES INDIAN CUISINE
4023 W WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. white sauce (54-70°F – Cold Holding); tomato sauce (54-70°F – Cold Holding) Prepared precious day. **Warning**
01B-37-4High Priority – Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. white sauce (54-70°F – Cold Holding); tomato sauce (54-70°F – Cold Holding) Prepared previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Palada 56°F, cut lettuce (62°F – Cold Holding); coleslaw mix (58°F – Cold Holding) (Buffet line) walk-in cooler: heavy cream 48°F, operator placed on ice. **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over batter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches observed on wall across from ware washing machine. Approximately 5 live roaches observed under prep table near ware washing machine. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled, can opener soiled. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ 5 employees present. Certified food manager not present. manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen **Warning**
03D-20-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. white sauce (54-70°F – Cold Holding); tomato sauce (54-70°F – Cold Holding) Prepared precious day. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various items in walk-in cooler, white sauce, tomato sauce, goat, etc. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 10
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Various sauces in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters, exterior of reach-in freezer, walk-in cooler door, handwash sink in dish area, mop sink, bottom level of prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on buffet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Various cooks **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-4Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Various scoops in flour, sugar, etc. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in dish area. **Warning**
14-41-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls near three compartment sink soiled, floors. Walls near three compartment sink soiled, floors throughout kitchen soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.