DESI FLAVORS INDIAN CUSINE
13418 TELECOM DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33637
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Ovserved 13 live flies on wall in dish area **Warning** Priority: High Priority 6-19-2024 observed 2 live flies on dining room wall and 1 live fly in dish area. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas. **corrected on site** **time extended**
14-15-4High Priority – Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed 5 gallon Lowes buckets holding sauces in walk in cooler **Warning** Priority: High Priority 6-19-2024 *time extend**
Intermediate 3
51-16-7Intermediate – Observed: 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.**Warning** Priority: Intermediate 6-19-2024 *time extend**
53B-01-5Intermediate – Observed: 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** Priority: Intermediate 6-19-2024 **time extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – Observed: 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** Priority: Intermediate 6-19-2024 *time extend**
Basic 2
31B-04-4Basic – Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in server area **Warning** Priority: Basic 6-19-2024 **time extend**
08B-61-5Basic – Observed: 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** 6-19-2024 ice machine disconnected, and ice was removed **time extend**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:25 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.