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DESI FLAVORS INDIAN CUSINE

13418 TELECOM DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33637

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3424210
Visit number4
Inspection Visit ID8698861
DBPR license3916394

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#1Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: No plans submitted as of 8-21-2024 per operator **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic08B-61-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Ice machine still outside but is off and secured **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.