CHILLIS INDIAN RESTAURANT
1251 E FOWLER AVE STE B2 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-14-4High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped nose with hand and did not wash hands. Spoke with manager and they had their employee go wash their hands. **Warning**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils sitting in dirty water 81F. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Back door – 4 Cook-line- 1 In between reach in coolers- 4 Wall in front of walk in cooler-4 Back Reach in cooler- 9 Prep table across from walk in cooler 4 Rice bags at back door 15 Dry storage 5 Soap dispenser – 1 Dish machine -6 **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-03-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl of cauliflower inside of hand wash sink. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment is currently on a open warning from 8/09 for no proof of CFM. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **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. Establishment is currently on a open warning from 8/09 for no proof of any training. **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. Bins of chickens, cooked vegetable sauces unlabeled. **Warning**
01B-16-5Intermediate – Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Torn bag on rice at back door. **Warning**
Basic 8
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tiles missing over dish machine and walk in cooler. **Warning**
24-03-4Basic – Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Used bowls and trays on clean dish rack. Employee removed dirty dishes from clean rack and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table. Manager discarded of bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Shrimp in water sitting on bin next to garbage can and leaking pipe. Did not observe signs of cross contamination. Pot of rice on floor under prep table across from grill. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in wall over mop sink and and hood system. Establishment had plastic bag to cover hole. Manager explained that the plumber created the hole trying to get to the pipe. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing in wall next to hood and mop sink has a active leak. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bowl of shrimp sitting in standing water. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:01 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.