Aam-Aam Taq

2017 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

Indian

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Aam-Aam Taq, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 11, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by soda crates, operator moved at time of inspection to approved area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

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/. Added outside hand sink to outside of mobile and external seats on separate mobile truck, discussed about adding to plans. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of reach in cooler, discussed with operator. **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Food stored outside. Discussed with operator on bringing storage closet inside. Operator moved onions from storage closet to inside mobile unit. Storage closet contains pans for cooking. Discussed adding to plan review. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

08B-42-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. **Warning**

51-36-1

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Anarelly Bautista. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with old food debris.

22-08-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in reach in cooler temped at 43F. Employees explained that items had been on truck for over 24 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee began to wash soiled gloves in three compartment sink. Employee removed gloves, discarded in trash and washed hands. They put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in reach in cooler temped at 43F. Employees explained that items had been on truck for over 24 hours. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink water reaching a peak water temperature of 79F.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed gloved hands in three compartment sink. Spoke with manager about proper hand washing. Employee removed gloves and washed hands in hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Anarelly Bautista **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from only hand wash sink on vehicle. Employee placed dish soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aam-Aam Taq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aam-Aam Taq on file is from Jun 11, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aam-Aam Taq?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aam-Aam Taq.

How does Aam-Aam Taq compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Aam-Aam Taq most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Aam-Aam Taq's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Aam-Aam Taq have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Aam-Aam Taq means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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