Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine has 17 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine's latest score of 58 falls below the Oldsmar average of 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris andmold-like substance. Cutting boards soiled yellow and white on cook line. Discussed the need to resurface or replace cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle has an accumulation of grease and food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed the import of wearing a hair net and beard when involved in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed on stove to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed the reasons wiping cloths can not be used under cutting boards.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables soiled and rusted. Discussed different ways to resolve.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line contains food removed from the original container containers not labeled with common name. Discussed that all food needs to be labeled once removed from the original con trainer.
02D-01-5
58
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods in walk in cooler including chicken and Lab not date marked. Operator was able to determine the prep dates and has begun dating foods **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff not wearing hair restraints. Discussed the need to wear hair restraints when involved in food preparation
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in prep area and buckets of RTE foods stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- prepared onions and sauces RTE not covered during inspection. Discussed the need to cover all foods stored in the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees water bottle stored on prep table. Operator relocated water bottle to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
74
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overcooked beef. Operator rearranged the walk in cooler to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish detergent stored on shelf with clean dishes. Operator rearranged removed dish detergent
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken not date marked. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink o cover on shelf with clean dishes, drink on upper shelf of cook line. Operator removed drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee going to scoop rice with bare hands. Stopped and redirected to use a scoop. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked products in walk in cooler. Lamb, goat, chicken, spinach, chick peas, lentils. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled containing purple substance.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Plan review emailed operator stating that he needs to submit updated plans, complete an application, and submit a menu. Spoke with Marie and Brady in plan review. No plans or application have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
74
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
02C-01-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
51-16-7
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**
14-09-4
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**
22-20-5
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**
36-37-5
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**
23-03-4
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**
08B-62-4
52
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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**
10-05-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
02C-01-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
53A-05-6
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**
31B-02-4
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/. 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**
51-16-7
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**
51-12-5
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**
22-20-5
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**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and yellow cutting boards on prep dish machine **Warning**
14-09-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator relocated wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove and naan over accumulated with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine stored in consumer access area and is not secured **Warning**
08B-62-4
25
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Operator began painting ceiling tiles. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-37-5
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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Wall behind warewashing area soiled. Floor in prep area and walk in clean **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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**
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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**
08A-05-6
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**
01B-02-5
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**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored next to straws, salt and pepper shakers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
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**
02C-02-5
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**
53B-05-5
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**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of soy bean oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to handwashing sink **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 fans in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf of prep table with kitchen utensils/bowls on top. **Warning**
14-20-4
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**
06-01-5
Basic - Walls, ceiling, floor in kitchen, prep area, walk in cooler, warewashing area soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
21
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef touching ready to eat nana with bare hands. Operator disposed of Naan. The need to not have bare hand contact was discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice stored in metal can not approved for food storage.
14-15-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex cleaner stored next to vinegar and oil. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt (44F - Cold Holding), operator stated the yogurt was out on the counter in the morning less than 4 hours. Other items in reach in cooler are at proper temperature. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on prep tables and on upper shelves above cook line and clean utensils. Operator removed all employee beverages and placed them in areas away from food and clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food prep wearing no hair restraint. Discussed the need to restrain hair when engaging in food prep.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fixed equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator moved fryer oil to be stored a minimum of 6" off the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters have an accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Still frozen. Operator turned on cold water to properly thaw meat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
41
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris., cook area, storage area and prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, upper shelves of prep tables **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Floor soiled under cooking equipment , wall soiled , ceiling tiles soiled **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Interior of oven / microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Complied : Fan removed from kitchen Gaskets clean, high chairs clean , shelves in walk in cooler clean Time extended: Soiled hood filters - scheduled cleaning for following Monday **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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
02C-01-5
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
01B-24-5
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
35A-04-4
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
01B-02-5
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
03A-02-5
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
22-02-4
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
02C-02-5
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
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Priority: Basic
36-37-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Containers of sauces on floor in walk in cooler Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: Interior of oven / microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
22-08-4
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
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( walk in cooler ) with food to be served to customers. Priority: Basic
12B-13-4
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
35B-05-4
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
35B-08-4
Basic - Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in double door cooler in kitchen Priority: Basic
08B-17-4
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Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: No foods hot holding at time of inspection **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
67
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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
35A-04-4
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**
01B-03-5
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
22-49-4
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
35A-02-6
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**
08A-05-6
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**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.in dishwashing area
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line and dish washing areas
36-73-4
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**
08B-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in area where door meets wall **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
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
35B-05-4
Basic - Stored food ( dry rice ) not covered in storage area
08B-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. - dry rice lid broken in dry storage area - manager discarded lid **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line and food prep areas
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine.
How does Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Oldsmar?
Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Oldsmar average of 82.
Has Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine is inspected around five times per year on average.
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