DESI FLAVORS INDIAN CUSINE

Name: DESI FLAVORS INDIAN CUSINE
Address: 13418 TELECOM DR, TAMPA, FL, 33637, US
Rating: 27.4

13418 TELECOM DR, TAMPA, FL 33637

License #3916394

🍛 Indian ℹ️

27.4 Grade F / 100

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September 16, 2025 · 12 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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DESI FLAVORS INDIAN CUSINE in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 27.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 13 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 16, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 103 total violations — 20 critical, 30 major, 53 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the flip top unit and the microwave being soiled with food debris..
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks being stored on the prep table and cook line.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water under the sinks in the dish area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Employee had another employee store correctly.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave near the kitchen entrance being soiled with food debris.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the prep tables in the kitchen.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipes at the bottom of the prep sink leaking on the floor. Observed the faucet to the sink attached to dish machine leaking.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over ready to eat noodles. Employee corrected storage.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line.
[51-16-7] 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/. Observed a large shipping container being used as a storage unit for the restaurants cooking equipment such as large pots and spices.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed the employee training missing information. Employee filled out certificate completely.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in the womens restroom.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed several large pots being stored outside with no protection. Manager stated that it was placed outside while cleaning.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with many cut marks all throughout to where it is no longer cleanable.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor behind the drink cooler. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized the area,.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored above a prep table on the cook line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee cellphones being stored above prep tables on the cook line and prep area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in the flip top units on the cook line and in the drink cooler in the hallway next to the kitchen doors.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed several large containers of sauce being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed a case of sprite being stored on the floor in the hallway where the store single service items.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave soiled with food debris.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a hanging light shield in the kitchen on the cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior to the microwave in the prep area.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several pieces of unused equipment being stored outside.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in the hallway by the bathrooms.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge failed to provide test kit upon request.
[51-16-7] 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed an ice machine not in use but connected to a water line, on the outside of the building. No proof of approval.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Over exposed line
[35A-03-4] 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
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cook line make tables
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets, and gas ranges soiled
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple pieces of discarded cooking equipment stored out back of restaurant
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden expo shelf not sealed and had gaps and cracks in it
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed 5 gallon Lowes buckets on floor in walk in cooler
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of raw shelled eggs stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler
[35A-05-4] 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
[51-16-7] 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/.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Over exposed line
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by dry storage rack. 2 dead roaches on wall by prep table
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cook line make tables
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets, and gas ranges soiled
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple pieces of discarded cooking equipment stored out back of restaurant
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden expo shelf not sealed and had gaps and cracks in it
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on wall in dish machine area.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed 5 gallon Lowes buckets on floor in walk in cooler
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of raw shelled eggs stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler
[35A-05-4] 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
[51-16-7] 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/.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-16-7] 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
[35A-02-6] Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Ovserved 13 live flies on wall in dish area Warning Priority: High Priority 6-19-2024 observed 2 live flies on dining room wall and 1 live fly in dish area. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas.
[31B-04-4] 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
[53B-01-5] Observed: 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. Operator had International Food service executives book but no original certificates Warning Priority: Intermediate 6-19-2024
[11-26-1] Observed: No proof provided that some employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cleaners Warning Priority: Intermediate 6-19-2024 time extend
[14-15-4] 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
[08B-61-5] 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

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in server area
[08B-61-5] 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.
[08B-62-4] Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not locked
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 live flies on wall in dish area
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed 5 gallon Lowes buckets holding sauces in walk in cooler
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 20 live fly larvae along cove molding in dish area and under three compartment sink
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed 1 rodent dropping on floor under dish machine. Observed 8 rodent droppings under three compartment sink.
[51-16-7] 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/.
[53B-01-5] 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. Operator had International Food service executives book but no original certificates
[11-26-1] No proof provided that some employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cleaners
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and prepared sauces in walk in cooler not dated