Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RASOI INDIAN CUISINE

1701 E 8 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3364181
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8383441
DBPR license3918055

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 25, 2023 12:48 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 26, 2023 3:15 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee omeprazole on prep table in kitchen.

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sauces in walk in cooler.

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen. 2 live roaches under prep table in kitchen. 1 live roach on wall under prep table. 1 live roach under prep small wooden table in kitchen. 1 live roach on kitchen floor near fryers. 1 live roach in breadcrumbs .

#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live roach in bulk bread crumbs in Dry storage area.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: beans 50 F, lamb 52 F, cooked potato 60 F

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler.

#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid at front counter area.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches under prep table in kitchen. 1 dead roach on top of soap dispenser near mop sink. 1 dead roach behind stove in kitchen. 2 dead roaches on floor next to mixer in dry storage area.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on bar sink. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on prep table in kitchen

#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Chick peas and multiple items in reach in cooler on cooks line.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw goat in prep sink with no running water.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under three compartment sink, prep tables throughout kitchen and dish machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.