DESI FLAVORS INDIAN CUSINE
13418 TELECOM DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33637
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 live flies on wall in dish area **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed 5 gallon Lowes buckets holding sauces in walk in cooler **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 20 live fly larvae along cove molding in dish area and under three compartment sink **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed 1 rodent dropping on floor under dish machine. Observed 8 rodent droppings under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
51-16-7Intermediate – Ice machine added outside, not on previously approved plans Added server station and hand sink installed in storage area by kitchen. There is table with container of ice and a drink cooler as well. No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **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. Operator had International Food service executives book but no original certificates **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cleaners **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. Cooked meats and prepared sauces in walk in cooler not dated **Warning**
Basic 3
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in server area **Warning**
08B-61-5Basic – Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed ice machine installed outside under stairwell. Also observed crack indoor lid which would allow for environmental contamination. **Warning**
08B-62-4Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not locked **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:09 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.