TARKA KARAHI AND KABAB

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored food Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings by kitchen two door stainless refrigerator. Observed 5 rodent droppings underneath dry storage shelves Observed 3 rodent droppings by cookline cooking equipment. Operator began sweeping up droppings and cleaned and sanitized area Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at kitchen hand sink Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front desk and dining area Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dish area Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by kitchen cooking equipment Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in container of water at 85F. Operator placed container on stove to reheat to 135F Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen flip top cooler interior contains heavy food debris Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked foods in walk in cooler not covered. Operator began covering foods Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris behind cooking equipment in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illnesses with operator. Provided hand out Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed at callback same time extended until 6/23/2025 Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen and host stand in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Observed at callback same Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Dec 1 2024. Operating renewed license over phone during inspection. Confirmation number 24606827 Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Flip top cooler- tomato sauce (52F- Cold Holding) cut tomato (70F - Cold Holding). Per operator items transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed food under no temperature control. Operator placed food in walk in cooler to cool down. Food not prepared or portioned today. 2. True glass cooler; milk (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator items transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed food back in walk in cooler to cool down. Food not prepared or portioned today Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illnesses with operator. Provided hand out Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink Warning

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen and host stand in disrepair Warning

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded drink Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line no hair restraint. Employee put on hat Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in kitchen Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in glass cooler Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in walk in freezer not covered Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw goat thawing under standing water. Operator turned on water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at cook line Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee left cook line to mop floor area and move items to cooler and returned to,cook line without washing hands before putting on gloves. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and manager and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, cases of raw shell eggs above buckets of house made sauces and cases of raw chicken above open case of cut okra. Employee rearranged all items to properly separate. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Seventeen rodent dropping under small hand sink by floor mixer in far corner of kitchen farthest from cook line and dry storage. Employee removed droppings, swept, and mopped area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer bowl has food debris buildup.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by front counter.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding tiles damaged under small hand sink at front corner of kitchen and along wall near cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on shelf next to spices at cook line and on shelf next to plates.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker next to plates on shelf above kitchen fliptop unit.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in kitchen not wearing hair restraints.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under hand sink and triple sink at far end of kitchen.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor area under cook line has debris and grease buildup. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at front counter hand sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood filters. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain lines under hand sink and triple sink at far end of kitchen leaking. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at far end of cook line slow draining / standing water.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of fish thawing on back prep table thawing at room temperature. Employee moved fish to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in walk in freezer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right side: milk (51F); home made yogurt (49F); cooked vegetable samosa (50F); rice pudding (50F); cheese (54F); butter (51F); sour cream (56F); cream (50F); cream cheese (51F); yogurt commercially processed (49F); cheese blocks (52F); raw shell eggs ambient (56F). Monitored unit for approximately 45 minutes with no changes in temperature. Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. 2 door glass on cook line: cream cheese (60F); cream (62F). Unknown time out of temperature. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right side: milk (51F); home made yogurt (49F); cooked vegetable samosa (50F); rice pudding (50F); cheese (54F); butter (51F); sour cream (56F); cream (50F); cream cheese (51F); yogurt commercially processed (49F); cheese blocks (52F); raw shell eggs ambient (56F). Monitored unit for approximately 45 minutes with no changes in temperature. Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale 2 door glass on cook line: cream cheese (60F); cream (62F). Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale Warning

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment preparing home made yogurt by fermentation requiring yogurt to be left at room temperature form approximately 10 hours after heating Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment preparing home made yogurt by fermentation requiring yogurt to be left at room temperature form approximately 10 hours after heating Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at corner of cook line next to hood equipment Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and. Observed at glass slide top Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at cook line hand wash sink next to ware washing area Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water/room temperature. Operator turned on cold running water Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in main walk in cooler Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in ware washing area Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases with tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on all cooked TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, all items were cooked on 11/8/2022. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed heavy water leaking from ceiling in kitchen area due to ponderous rain. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on wall at cookline. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed several food items stored on walk-in cooler and kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with cooked TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chloride sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: At the time of callback inspection, observed establishment using dishwashing machine with chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases with unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Not complied Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed heavy buildup of old food residue on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Muhammad Qureshi returned during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: At the time of callback inspection, no certified food manager on duty with five employees. Muhammad Qureshi arrived during inspection Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken, beef, goat meat and rice stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all items were cooked on 09/19/2021. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: At the time of callback inspection, no date mark on none of the above mentioned TCS foods. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 1. Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. 2. Observed no chloride test kit provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -Observed ambient temperature in Glass Door True refrigerator at 46°F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: At the time of callback inspection, unit un-plugged . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed most employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed single use cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall throughout kitchen soiled with old food residue. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt and sugar removed from their original containers not identified by common names. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-22: At the time of callback inspection, sugar and salt containers not labeled. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chloride sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases with unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Observed pie mixture with TCS ingredients cold held at 46°F and whole milk at 47°F in True cooler. Per operator, both items has been stored in unit since Sunday 19, 2021. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pie mixture with TCS ingredients cold held at 46°F and whole milk at 47°F in True cooler. Per operator, both items has been stored in unit since Sunday 19, 2021. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed heavy buildup of old food residue on can opener blade. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Muhammad Qureshi returned during inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken, beef, goat meat and rice stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all items were cooked on 09/19/2021. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - 1. Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. 2. Observed no chloride test kit provided. Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -Observed ambient temperature in Glass Door True refrigerator at 46°F. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table next to clean utensils. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed most employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk in freezer and kitchen floor . Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed single use cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed various cooked foods items stored in walk in cooler not covered. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall throughout kitchen soiled with old food residue. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt and sugar removed from their original containers not identified by common names. Warning