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
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of sweet potatoes. **Warning**
22-41-4High 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. 0 ppm. Establishment has three compartment sink available for set up. Priority: High Priority Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 00 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 100-97 °F of on cook line. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in dish area of kitchen. 1 live fly on pitcher in drying rack of dish area. 1 live fly in cook line area. 1 live fly in dining room area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked rice in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken and raw fish to a lower shelf. Priority: High Priority **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 rodent droppings next to prep table that is by handwash sink of prep area. 2 rodent droppings under prep table. 20 rodent droppings next to dry storage shelf near rear exit. Approximately 30 droppings between reach in cooler and wall, approximately 15 near side of walk in cooler, approximately 70 on and under wooden pallet near walk in cooler, approximately 30 in corner of dry stock, approximately 20 near soda boxes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 eggs **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched face mask and proceed to wipe prep table with dry towel. Spoke to employee about the importance of hand washing. Priority: High Priority **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 50 °F, tomato sauce 51 °F, cream cheese 47 °F, Egg plant 44 °F, lentils 45 °F, cut tomato 45 °F, peas and carrots 45 °F, Eggs 71 °F In walk-in cooler: cooked veggies 45 °F, fried cauliflower 45 °F, cooked chicken 45 °F, cooked spinach 44 °F, **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Butter 97 °F, tomato sauces 57,74 °F, out at cook line **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Interior of reach-in cooler of cook line, in storage area. On flat top of cook line. Tandoori ovens soiled. Cutting boards stained. Encrusted material on can opener blade. On prep table of cook line next to handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided establishment with Big 6 food borne illnesses flyer. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidenced by raw chicken and vegetables inside of handwash sink next to prep table of kitchen. Handwash sink at end of cook line evidenced by food debris on the inside. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **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. Tomato chutney sauce in reach-in cooler of cook line. Some foods in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 16
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in container of salt. Plastic bowls used as scoops in most foods. **Warning**
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets on reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler shelves. Exterior of reach-in coolers. Shelves under prep tables. **Warning**
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Cases of single service stored on floor. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of sweet potatoes in dry storage area. Rotten herbs in walk-in cooler. 3 cracked raw shell eggs on cook line. Priority: Basic **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor of dish pit area. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above prep table on cook line. In employee restroom. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cans of tomatoes on floor of dry storage area. Cases of produce on floor of walk-in cooler. **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Two microwaves on cook line next to reach-in freezer. Priority: Basic **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – No trash can in employee bathroom. **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. On shelf of cook line used for single service. On prep table across stove tops. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line. **Warning**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Most foods in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
06-04-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed at room temperature. Case of beef thawing 47-51 °F near the side storage area near walk in. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink next to prep table of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:40 PM.
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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.