DESI FLAVORS INDIAN CUSINE
13418 TELECOM DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33637
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed 5 gallon Lowe's buckets on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of raw shelled eggs stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roaches in oven on cook line 5 live roaches on water pipe by dish machine 5 live roaches in electrical Box over prep table 8 live roaches in gasket on make line 4 live roaches in wooden expo table 2 live roaches in electrical outlets on prep table **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: 2 live roaches on the wall next to dry storage 3 live roaches next to metal storage rack 1 live roach next to outlet near their steam well 2 live roaches in wall brackets next to cooling prep table 1 live roach on the floor under oven on cook line 2 live roaches in the breaker box 1 live roach on the wall under the microwave 1 live roach in the microwave 2 live roaches on 3 compartment sink **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
Basic 7
36-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Over exposed line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by dry storage rack. 2 dead roaches on wall by prep table **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed: 1 dead roach behind the counter 1 roach egg sack behind drink cooler 1 dead roach in between 1 dead roach next to expo window 6 dead roaches under prep table on the cook line 1 dead roach on flip top unit in cook line 1dead roach on the floor in front of the flip top unit on cookline 1 dead roach on the lip of a hazelnut spread on cook line 8 dead roaches in electrical box above the microwave 1 dead roach on 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink 3 dead roaches under dish machine 1 dead roach on the floor next to dish drying rack **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cook line make tables **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets, and gas ranges soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
33-31-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple pieces of discarded cooking equipment stored out back of restaurant **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden expo shelf not sealed and had gaps and cracks in it **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:27 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.