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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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FLAVORS INDIAN CUISINE LLC

13418 TELECOM DR · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33637

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2921573
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6998507
DBPR license3916394

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 21, 2019 2:32 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 22, 2019 10:43 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority7 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#12High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#13High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 61°F on buffet, informed manager to keep ice under container **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority03B-01-5

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Buffet – rice 122°F and noodles 125°F. Informed manager to remove foil from under pan to increase heat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed in front dry storage area. 2 live by handwash sink on cook line 1 by handwash sink in dish area **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement in box of paper towels in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneezeguard over salad and yogurt on buffet Existing ice machine outside not locked. Manager locked ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority41-08-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Grill cleaner on clean dish rack, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#19Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Papers stored in front handwash sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water in establishment **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#25Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. One restroom is out of order **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment on cook line has build up of grease Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Shelves across from cook line soiled **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on buffet not inverted. Silverware behind front station not inverted **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under dish area. Light not functioning in kitchen on cook line Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on dry storage shelf across from cook line. Manager removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet on dump sink by dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in cook line **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on equipment handle on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover on spice shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towel box stored on floor in dry storage Single service containers on dry storage shelf across from cook line not inverted **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:24 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
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 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.