Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHILLIS INDIAN RESTAURANT

1251 E FOWLER AVE STE B2 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 9, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3425176
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8666719
DBPR license3916889

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 9, 2024 12:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under prep table in kitchen near microwaves. 1 live roach in walk way next to steam wells. 1 live roach on floor next to dry storage in kitchen. 1 live roach in walk way next to double door reach in cooler 16 live roaches under reach in cooler on cook line. 4 live roaches under burner on cook line **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by buffet line, discussed with operator on maintaining hand sink clear and accessible at all times. **Warning**

Warning
#4Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No food manager certification available upon request. Discussed with operator maintaining certifications at establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. No training certificates available upon request. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.