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DESI FLAVORS INDIAN CUSINE

13418 TELECOM DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33637

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3495575
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8868257
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 Priority35A-05-4

High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: No live activity observed **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic33-31-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-24: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.