MINERVA INDIAN RESTAURANT
19050 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
27-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed establishment preparing food without water. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed old food buildup on the can opener blade and base. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed 2 water pitchers in the hand washing sink by the dish washing machine. Pitchers removed upon request. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water. No hot water available in the establishment. **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. Observed the operator possesses the books for food safety training for employees but not completed coursework. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 5
32-09-4Basic – A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. No bathrooms accessible due to no running water in building. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed heavy grease accumulation on the ingredient cart, shelves, and cooking equipment. **Warning**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soil buildup on wall shelving and equipment. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on the kitchen walls. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed food and debris buildup on the floor under equipment. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:37 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.