DESI TADKA INDIAN CUISINE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked vegetables and cooked spinach cooked 2 days ago, no date mark. Operator added date marking to food. Cooked chicken in walk in cooked 2 days prior. Operator added date mark Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: No date marks on any food items in walk in cooler. Operator states all food was cooked/prepared 2 days ago. Operator is to add date marks to food items Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 45F. All other food in cooler was at proper temperature. Operator placed in walk in for rapid chill, second temp 43F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Reach in cooler at enterance of kitchen: Yogurt 46F, quinoa 44F, milk 44F, cooked Tamarind 45F. Operator states yogurt was brought from walk in at 10:15am. Yogurt was moved back to reach in cooler. All food items moved to reach in cooler. Operator is to not store time/temperature control for safety foods in cooler until it is working properly** Time Extended** Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Operator submitted new plans and plans were approved on 6/18/2024 file #260100. New plans on file do not match establishments layout. Ice machine has been removed from kitchen. Mop sink and handwash sink are swapped on plans. Walk in cooler is not on plans. Freezer and refrigerator unit is now storage for dry goods. There is a prep area that extends beyond the stove. Buffet has been removed. Refrigerator and freezer is located along wall where "future walk in cooler" is located on plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Spoke with Cindy in Plan Review. A remodel application was sent from the operator on 6/20/2024 but there are no plans attached. The application was then cancelled on 6/21/2024. No updated plans have been submitted. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top right side of ice machine soiled with mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Mold like substance is present on interior walls of ice machine Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Operator has painted ceiling tiles, but tiles are still acoustic. Holes in tiles need to be sealed and more layers of paint are needed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Ceiling tiles are painted but holes are exposed. More coats of paint are needed for tiles that are acoustic Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and yellow cutting boards on prep dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove and naan over accumulated with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored in consumer access area and is not secured Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Ice machine is in dining area with no protection Time Extended

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils sitting in 107F water on stove. Operator stated water is in the process heating up and was just placed on stove Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked chicken and hard boiled eggs. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked vegetables and cooked spinach cooked 2 days ago, no date mark. Operator added date marking to food. Cooked chicken in walk in cooked 2 days prior. Operator added date mark Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 45F. All other food in cooler was at proper temperature. Operator placed in walk in for rapid chill, second temp 43F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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/ 4 employees working in establishment with no food manager present Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papertowels and handwash sink in kitchen. Operator restocked paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - 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/. Operator submitted new plans and plans were approved on 6/18/2024 file #260100. New plans on file do not match establishments layout. Ice machine has been removed from kitchen. Mop sink and handwash sink are swapped on plans. Walk in cooler is not on plans. Freezer and refrigerator unit is now storage for dry goods. There is a prep area that extends beyond the stove. Buffet has been removed. Refrigerator and freezer is located along wall where "future walk in cooler" is located on plans. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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/. Operator submitted new plans and plans were approved on 6/18/2024 file #260100. New plans on file do not match establishments layout. Ice machine has been removed from kitchen. Mop sink and handwash sink are swapped on plans. Walk in cooler is not on plans. Freezer and refrigerator unit is now storage for dry goods. There is a prep area that extends beyond the stove. Buffet has been removed. Refrigerator and freezer is located along wall where "future walk in cooler" is located on plans. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top right side of ice machine soiled with mold like substance Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Operator has painted ceiling tiles, but tiles are still acoustic. Holes in tiles need to be sealed and more layers of paint are needed. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and yellow cutting boards on prep dish machine Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of container filled with flour. Employee relocated jacket Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching rice inside of container. Handle touching flour. Operator relocated both scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator relocated wiping cloth Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove and naan over accumulated with grease. Warning

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored in consumer access area and is not secured Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice bring stored in metal garbage can with lid. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Rice stored in non food grade trash can. Discussed with operator food grade container options Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cesar, Sukhder, Julian expired 1/15/2024 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Operator states that the employee training books are ordered Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to handwashing sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 fans in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf of prep table with kitchen utensils/bowls on top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls, ceiling, floor in kitchen, prep area, walk in cooler, warewashing area soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice bring stored in metal garbage can with lid. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

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

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (49F - Cold Holding); Lamb(52F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding),curry goat 49F cold hold Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (49F - Cold Holding); Lamb(52F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding),curry goat 49F cold hold SEE STOP SALE diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); moved to another unit prepped this morning Reach in cooler next to freezer: Yogurt 44F, all other TCS foods at proper temperature in cooler. Operator states yogurt may have been sitting on the counter. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored next to straws, salt and pepper shakers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (49F - Cold Holding); Lamb(52F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding),curry goat 49F cold hold, no date mark. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cesar, Sukhder, Julian expired 1/15/2024 Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. 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. Walk in cooler. Air coming from condenser unit 49F/50F. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of soy bean oil. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils sitting in water at temperature 88F. Utensils moved to dish area to be washed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to handwashing sink Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 fans in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf of prep table with kitchen utensils/bowls on top. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in 3 compartment sink, 69F. Meat went into preparation to be cut and cooked. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Walls, ceiling, floor in kitchen, prep area, walk in cooler, warewashing area soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 50F cold hold, yogurt 51F cold hold, goat 46F cold hold Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50F cold hold, yogurt 51F cold hold, pork 46F cold hold, lamb 44F cold hold. Cream 45F cold hold. Operator states he had the unit open during lunch rush. Operator placed foods on ice for quick cool. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid pest control cartridges stored on upper shelf of table next to clean dishes. Operator moved pesticide. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Containers holding spices on cook line Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed during inspection including fried vegetable pakoras,, chicken, Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling in food prep and storage areas Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish area and cook line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris., cook area, storage area and prep area Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. White buckets containing ginger garlic paste stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, upper shelves of prep tables Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of frozen vegetables thawed in standing water. Operator placed the vegetables under cool running water Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked foods and sauces in walk in cooler removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Warning

High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Cooked chicken and vegetable dated 2/14/23 , hard boiled eggs dated 2/18/23 Manager discarded Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked chicken and vegetable dated 2/14/23 , hard boiled eggs dated 2/18/23 Manager discarded Corrective Action Taken Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 6 rodent droppings in corner area on the floor of food prep area in kitchen - 25 rodent droppings on shelf behind container in corner area of food prep area in kitchen - 1 rodent dropping on triple sink , 2 rodent droppings on floor in dish washing area - 6 rodent droppings on floor in corner area in hallway to bathrooms - 1 on floor in bar/ front counter area , 8 rodent droppings on floor under tables in dining area Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -- yogurt 47 F , dairy pastry 48 F , cooked vegetables 48 F in double door cooler near exit into dining area - no temperatures taken this day - manager discarded sauce with garlic 56 F in walk in cooler no temperatures taken this day manager discarded Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - yogurt 47 F , dairy pastry 48 F , cooked vegetables 48 F in double door cooler near exit into dining area - no temperatures taken this day - manager discarded - sauce with garlic 56 F in walk in cooler no temperatures taken this day manager discarded Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled shelf above reach in cooler at cook line Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.- cooked chicken and cooked sauce cooked over 24 hours previously in walk in cooler Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substances in kitchen Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Containers of sauces on floor in walk in cooler Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Interior of oven / microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves in walk in cooler - soiled hood filters - soiled fan on shelf at cook line - soiled gaskets on cooler at cook line - soiled high chairs in dining area Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open and curtain partially open Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Rodent glue traps on shelf next food coloring in corner area of food preparation area in kitchen - manager relocated glue traps Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door cooler in kitchen Priority: Basic

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on food prep table in kitchen - manager relocated medicine Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.expired 02/01/2023

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on gasket of reach in cooler at cook line on third door , 7 live roaches on corner hinges of dry storage shelving

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - yogurt 52 F, cooked carrots 52 F , Rasmalai ( cheese Pattie's in milk sauce ) in left double door cooler no temperatures taken this day - manager discarded food Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - yogurt 52 F, cooked carrots 52 F , Rasmalai ( cheese Pattie's in milk sauce ) in left double door cooler no temperatures taken this day

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables at 122F on stove - cook reheated to 169 F Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food ( dry rice ) stored on floor in storage area near walk in cooler - manager relocated rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on cooler at cook line - soiled shelves in dry storage area near cook line - soiled shelves in food prep area

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine dish machine - operator called for service this day . Employees to use triple sink until dish machine is sanitizing properly

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 3 flying insects in food prep area

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken and shell eggs over sauce in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on lid of dry rice container, 1 rodent droppings on scoop inside dry rice in storage area , 12 droppings on floor in dry storage / kitchen area , 9 rodent droppings on shelves in dry storage area , 4 rodent droppings on floor in food prep area at cook line , 1 rodent dropping on shelf under food prep table at cook line , 5 rodent droppings on floor in dishwashing area , 1 rodent dropping on shelf in food prep area near back door , 5 rodent droppings on floor under table in dining area , 4 rodent droppings on floor near counter , 5 rodent droppings behind ice machine near front counter , 1 rodent dropping in hallway to bathroom

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Scoop with rodent dropping on surface inside bulk container of rice in dry storage area - dry rice discarded Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked chicken and vegetables not date marked in walk in cooler - reviewed with manager Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.in dishwashing area

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line and dish washing areas

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Scoop with rodent dropping in surface inside bulk container of rice in dry storage area - dry rice discarded See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in area where door meets wall Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. - back door left open with partial screening in back of kitchen

Basic - Stored food ( dry rice ) not covered in storage area

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. - dry rice lid broken in dry storage area - manager discarded lid Corrected On-Site

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