DECCAN SPICE TAMPA BAY
2325 ULMERTON RD STE 28 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33762
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Acid reducer on top of shelving over reach in cooler- moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-01-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked cauliflower 88-105°f (cooling 2:30pm temped at 6:10pm), cooked chicken 87-93°f (cooling 2:30pm temped at 6:10pm) **Warning**
01B-36-4High Priority – Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours. See stop sale. Cooked cauliflower 88-105°f (cooling 2:30pm temped at 6:10pm), cooked chicken 87-93°f (cooling 2:30pm temped at 6:10pm) **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 78°f greater than 4 hours, raw lamb 49°f, raw chicken 50°f, fried vegetable patty 44°f- moving to walk in cooler, tomato base sauce 43-44°f, tomato base sauce 45-47°f **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-38-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. cheese 50°f (cooling 11:30am temped at 5:51pm), cut tomatoes 45-47°f (cooling 9:30am temped at 5:56pm) **Warning**
03D-06-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cheese 50°f (cooling 11:30am temped at 5:51pm), cut tomatoes 45-47°f (cooling 9:30am temped at 5:56pm) **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb over tamarind sauce- rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 by banquet dining room- discarded. Establishment had pest control 7/15/19 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 hard and dry in dry storage on floor and food storage shelving, 5 dry by ice machine, 2 hard and dry by employee bathroom, 2 hard and dry by flour storage shelving, 5+ unknown motor area reach in cooler- establishment had pest control 7/15/19. Establishment began cleaning up droppings observed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Raw shell eggs 78°f **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Cutting boards stained, microwave interior **Warning**
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by spice cart. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink dish area- hot water line closed **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen handwash sinks- placed napkins at one sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-19-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked cauliflower and cooked chicken- Cooked and left on shelf in kitchen during break between lunch and dinner **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 18
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 in bar- discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. By microwaves **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket cook line, walk in cooler shelving **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Along baseboards, by 2 door glass reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-30-4Basic – Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Spices **Warning**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-33-4Basic – Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Chairs, tables, and two steam tables stored outside **Warning**
14-52-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Barewood shelf in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
35B-07-4Basic – Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. By back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Back door and banquet door unlocked and open. Employee asleep in dining room. **Warning**
36-26-4Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under three compartment sink **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe handwash sink cook line **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour mix on shelf on cook line **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:27 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.