TIKKA MASALAA
10029 W HILLSBOROUGH · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615-3000
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08B-27-4High Priority – Basic – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Spices on cooks line stored in heavily soiled containers. Discussed the need to clean containers before refilling **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area. Approximately 10 small live flies around hand sink Approximately 10 small live flies above uncovered food and uncovered spices on cooks line. Approximately 20 small live flies flying above opened bulk ingredient bins. **Warning**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cashew paste- mold observed Open spices on cook line stored in heavily soiled containers, debris observed **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee 76° held on counter. Stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) heavily soiled on cooks line **Warning**
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by a cart **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at sink x2 on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in dispenser at hand wash sink at the end of cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed during inspection to include Milk, cooked chicken, cooked goat, heavy cream. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated according **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-18-4Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers. Stored with clean containers **Warning**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice Flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of the microwave Paper towel dispenser Exterior of ingredient bins Shelving in dry storage heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled bus tub. Discussed the need to store utensils in clean equipment **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging with dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees are wearing hair restraints. Discussed with operator the need to wear hair restraints when involved with food prep of any kind. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls soiled/ has accumulation of debris **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Rice in dry storage, case of fries in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching flour in ingredient bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 72°F. Discussed with operator the need to store food in water that is above 135°F to stop the growth of bacteria. Operator removed utensils from water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and mushrooms being used on the cook line without being washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not stored inverted or protected in storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Bulk ingredient bins in dry storage, spice containers on spice rack discussed the need to keep all stored food covered. Discussed the possibility of vermin getting into containers as well as attracting vermin. Operator closed containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.