Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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DESI TADKA INDIAN CUISINE

3780 TAMPA RD #D2 · OLDSMAR · Pinellas County · FL 34677

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3312023
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8243727
DBPR license6215381

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 19, 2023 2:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 20, 2023 12:15 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#9High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Cooked chicken and vegetable dated 2/14/23 , hard boiled eggs dated 2/18/23 Manager discarded Priority: High Priority

#10High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked chicken and vegetable dated 2/14/23 , hard boiled eggs dated 2/18/23 Manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – 6 rodent droppings in corner area on the floor of food prep area in kitchen – 25 rodent droppings on shelf behind container in corner area of food prep area in kitchen – 1 rodent dropping on triple sink , 2 rodent droppings on floor in dish washing area – 6 rodent droppings on floor in corner area in hallway to bathrooms – 1 on floor in bar/ front counter area , 8 rodent droppings on floor under tables in dining area Priority: High Priority

#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. — yogurt 47 F , dairy pastry 48 F , cooked vegetables 48 F in double door cooler near exit into dining area – no temperatures taken this day – manager discarded sauce with garlic 56 F in walk in cooler no temperatures taken this day manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – yogurt 47 F , dairy pastry 48 F , cooked vegetables 48 F in double door cooler near exit into dining area – no temperatures taken this day – manager discarded – sauce with garlic 56 F in walk in cooler no temperatures taken this day manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – soiled shelf above reach in cooler at cook line Priority: Intermediate

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.- cooked chicken and cooked sauce cooked over 24 hours previously in walk in cooler Priority: Intermediate

Basic 9

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Observed: -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substances in kitchen Priority: Basic

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Priority: Basic

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Observed: Food stored on floor. Containers of sauces on floor in walk in cooler Priority: Basic

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Observed: Interior of oven / microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled shelves in walk in cooler – soiled hood filters – soiled fan on shelf at cook line – soiled gaskets on cooler at cook line – soiled high chairs in dining area **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Priority: Basic

#8Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Observed: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open and curtain partially open Priority: Basic

#13Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Observed: Rodent glue traps on shelf next food coloring in corner area of food preparation area in kitchen – manager relocated glue traps **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door cooler in kitchen Priority: Basic

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.