Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NAMASTE EXPRESS

17503 PRESERVE WALK LN STE B · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3504909
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8897372
DBPR license3917235

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 2, 2024 12:02 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 3, 2024 11:57 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 2 live roaches on floor next to 3-door beverage cooler at front entrance, 5 live roaches on folding sign next to reach in cooler next to blast chiller at front entrance, 1 live roach behind microwave in food preparation kitchen, 3 live roaches on food preparation counter in kitchen, 2 live roaches crawling on top of white chest freezer in kitchen, 2 live roaches behind flip top units on cookline. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, employee moved to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sauté pan in hand sink on cookline, employee removed pan from sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed following, 10 dead roaches behind 3-door beverage cooler at front entrance. 5 dead roaches on side of reach in cooler area front entrance next to blast chiller, 8 dead roaches behind flip top units on cookline, 7 dead roaches behind cookline cooking equipment, Approximately 10 dead roaches along wall near 3-compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil in container on floor on cookline, employee removed oil from floor. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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