CHILLIS INDIAN RESTAURANT
1251 E FOWLER AVE STE B2 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with operator on how to become current. **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cooked White Rice (90F – Cooling) 12:00 FIRST TEMP at 2:00 SECOND TEMP 54F at 2:45pm
Intermediate 4
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/ Currently 5 food handlers on duty at time of inspection.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Discussed with operator.
Basic 8
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in kitchen
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead under cook line in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Rice and dry noodles stored on floor in dry storage. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler next to dry storage in kitchen.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill station soiled floor under buffet soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.