Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RASOI INDIAN CUISINE

1701 E 8 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3473920
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8784917
DBPR license3918055

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 9, 2024 2:23 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 11, 2024 2:24 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sauces in walk in cooler . Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under prep table in dry storage area. 4 live roaches under prep table next to prep sink in kitchen. 4 live roaches on floor near fryer in kitchen.

#10High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement -wall near dish drying rack – wall near prep sink

#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. An on WD 40 on dry storage shelf over sugar and cashews.

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink has no running water from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.

#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Len tails and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk flour. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall near handwash sink at dish area. 1 dead roach on soap dispenser near mop sink. 1 dead roach on wall in dry storage room. 1 dead roach on wall in dish area. 5 dead roaches on wall near prep sink. 1 dead roach on prep table in kitchen. 5 dead dead roaches under handwash sink next to mop sink. 2 dead roaches on wall at mop sink. 1 dead roach under empty buffet table in dining room. 1 dead roach on floor at bar. 2 dead roaches on floor near soda boxes.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clear containers on dish drying rack.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#7Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting raw onions without them being washed first. I

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.