Pastries N Chaat
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
35
Score
Across the available record, Pastries N Chaat has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Pastries N Chaat was last inspected on Sep 17, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 12 violations compared to roughly 18 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (61F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink is blocked by trash can and bust tub.
31A-09-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any prepared foods inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor on cooks line.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dry soiled cloth sitting on wok station on cooks line.
21-10-4
35
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
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 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer has buildup of old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (47F - Cold Holding) made on 04/01/2025 Improper cooling to much rice packed into tub during cooling process.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (47F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter held on time as a public health control has no time markings on cooks line.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottles of raid stored in kitchen area.
41-05-4
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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 flys in drain pan of dishwasher. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach on dishwasher. Management eradicated roaches and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
02C-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with a handle used as scoop inside flour bin. Owner removed and discarded Bowles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath dishwasher. Management cleaned and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer has buildup of old food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of dishwasher.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor inside walk in freezer,walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line.
10-20-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in back kitchen area by walk in cooler.
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken,cooked onions stored inside walk in cooler uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall is soiled behind dry storage shelves in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
02D-01-5
14
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in side kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos Morales **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided printed cellphone screenshot, discussed with operator on providing original certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near reach in cooler in side kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in warewashing area, bakery area and storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under dry storage rack on floor. 2 dead under hand sink in back dishwasher area on floor. 1 dead in front kitchen area, back wall on floor. 8 dead in unused walk in cooler 4 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink in side kitchen area. 6 dead roaches under prep table near stove top. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: 1 dead roach observed under stove in kitchen Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of callback. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: 2 dead roaches observed under prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of callback. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing handle on oven in kitchen. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in front kitchen area. Sandwich prep cooler white cutting board. sandwich prep cooler white cutting board on cook line. Cutting board in side kitchen , on prep cooler and two white cutting board on prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled, throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor thorough out kitchen. Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in bakery kitchen and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on shelf near front kitchen entrance soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. Front sand which cooler. Gaskets on walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service cups stored of floor in banquet area. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
45
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in middle kitchen area. Operator cleaned, killed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: 1 live observed under handwashing sink in side prep kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of callback. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in side kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos Morales **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided printed cellphone screenshot, discussed with operator on providing original certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near reach in cooler in side kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in warewashing area, bakery area and storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under dry storage rack on floor. 2 dead under hand sink in back dishwasher area on floor. 1 dead in front kitchen area, back wall on floor. 8 dead in unused walk in cooler 4 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink in side kitchen area. 6 dead roaches under prep table near stove top. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: 1 dead roach observed under stove in kitchen Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of callback. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing handle on oven in kitchen. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in front kitchen area. Sandwich prep cooler white cutting board. sandwich prep cooler white cutting board on cook line. Cutting board in side kitchen , on prep cooler and two white cutting board on prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled, throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor thorough out kitchen. Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in bakery kitchen and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on shelf near front kitchen entrance soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. Front sand which cooler. Gaskets on walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service cups stored of floor in banquet area. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
39
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands approximately 5 seconds, discussed with operator. Operator had employee rewash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ginger in walk in cooler in grocery store bag. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in middle kitchen area. Operator cleaned, killed and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in side kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot water knob at handwashing sink did not dispense hot water, operator fixed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos Morales **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sinks in middle kitchen area. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in front kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 rice not date marked in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided printed cellphone screenshot, discussed with operator on providing original certificate. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service cups stored of floor in banquet area. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak underneath handwashing sink in dishwashing area, discussed with operator on repairing. Operator contained leak, swept and mopped. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices above prep tables not labeled, all. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled, throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor thorough out kitchen. Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in bakery kitchen and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over food prep table in back storage area, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near reach in cooler in side kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop syrup, discussed with operator. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in warewashing area, bakery area and storage area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under dry storage rack on floor. 2 dead under hand sink in back dishwasher area on floor. 1 dead in front kitchen area, back wall on floor. 8 dead in unused walk in cooler 4 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink in side kitchen area. 6 dead roaches under prep table near stove top. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dish drying rack in dishwashing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing handle on oven in kitchen. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board in front kitchen area. Sandwich prep cooler white cutting board. sandwich prep cooler white cutting board on cook line. Cutting board in side kitchen , on prep cooler and two white cutting board on prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on shelf near front kitchen entrance soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. Front sand which cooler. Gaskets on walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in walk in cooler, near back exit. Drink in bakery cooler in bakery kitchen. **Warning**
12B-13-4
13
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to oven missing, discussed with operator. Handle of reach in cooler in side kitchen missing handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Operator states they have ordered parts for oven. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor thoroughout kitchen in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
64
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Discussed with operator on having someone out to fix dishwasher. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over meat stock, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Hard Boiled Eggs (52F - Cold Holding); Yogurt Sauce (52F - Cold Holding) ; Beef (55F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMP AT 11:40 CORRECTED TO 43F SECOND TEMP 12:50 Operator moved to freezer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash used to store utensils. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No person in charge at time of inspection. Discussed with operator with keeping a manager on duty. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining test strips for dishwasher. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to front kitchen entrance. Operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle on rack near dish pit. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop sauce In reach in refrigerator. Plastic bowl in flour bin . **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed coffee on prep table where active prep is being conducted. Discussed with employee on moving to approved location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to oven missing, discussed with operator. Handle of reach in cooler in side kitchen missing handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor thoroughout kitchen in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at front kitchen entrance hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled next to front kitchen entrance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin next to side kitchen entrance. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
15
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in reach in cooler 1 live roach on shelf with plates 7 live roaches under prep table 1 live roach above 3 Compartment Sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: 1 live roach in threshold of kitchen, doorway going into back dry storage. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 2 food handler certifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
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. Chicken and beef in walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to walk in cooler 2 dead roaches on dry storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: 1 dead roach in outlet compartment in back of kitchen, operator cleaned and sanitized the area **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broken. Dish machine tested 0ppm, establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to not use dish machine until it is working properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
47
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
18
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee entered bathroom with gloves on came out wearing the same gloves. Had a conversation with employee about proper hand washing employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter held on time has no time stamp. Manager discarded butter.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink on cooks line has dirty potato peelers inside it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on cooks line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin on cooks line.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink stored inside ice bin.
12B-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor next to reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Staff removed items from floor and properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment handle on cooks line.
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall inside walk in cooler has Food stains from a recent spill.
36-27-5
37
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old food debris inside microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
70
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cooks line floor. 2 roaches inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cold holding 68F, cooked sausage 59F Raw chicken 59F Boiled eggs 56F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside to use cell phone started working with food without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No food in kitchen has date markings. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment door handle on cooks line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old food debris inside microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease and dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by dishwasher. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water employee turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
25
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Drain in front of main walk in cooler has sewage backing up when hand wash sink near prep table is turned on. Establishment has contacted their plumber. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Operator explained that items have been in walk in cooler for over 24 hours chicken 45F, goat 45F, goat 45F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator explained that items have been in walk in cooler for over 24 hours chicken 45F, goat 45F, goat 45F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near dish machine **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink missing soap. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has old food debris inside. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing from walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residues dangling over open food containers. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
41
Aug 15, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using a Pinesol that does not say for food contact surfaces on counter. **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items were delivered and placed in walk in cooler the previous morning, 15 sticks of butter 51F 15lbs of sour cream 47F 8 containers of heavy Cream 48F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items were delivered and placed in walk in cooler the previous morning, 15 sticks of butter 51F 15lbs of sour cream 47F 8 containers of heavy Cream 48F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with purple and yellow content on dish machine unlabeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Items in walk in cooler are in large batches and covered. First temp, curry goat 44F, chicken and rice 44F, milk 51F 1:34, mash potatoes 45F, second temp curry goat 44F, chicken and rice 45F, milk 48F, mash potatoes 44F. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Operator is unaware of how to calibrate thermometer. Calibrated thermometers together. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers that have flour and rice inside are soiled with black debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in hand wash sink near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near ware washing room. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in ware washing room. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in walk in freezer rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved and stained at reach in cooler across from grill. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces in cardboard box on floor of freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for any of the reach in cooler or walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand-wash sink near dish machine slow draining. **Warning**
29-20-5
22
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Spoke with operator about posting big 6 sign and their reporting responsibility. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Operator unaware of big 6. **Time Extended**
11-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flour bin and cake mix bins in kitchen 2 soiled with old food debris and slime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Cutting board soiled with old food debris, **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Employees hired over 60 days, no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: No proof of employee training at the time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. In kitchen 1, bins of cooked food not date marked but held over 24 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Pans of chicken and cooked vegetable sauces in walk in cooler cooked over 24 hours ago, no date mark. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour bin being used as scoop. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Bowls in seasoning bins being used as scoops. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in walk in freezer is rusted and has hanging paint, uncovered cooling food inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Ceiling in walk in freezer still rusted. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on the floor of walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Buckets of sauces in walk in cooler on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen 1, Employee must wash hand sign missing on hand wash sink across from dish machine. In kitchen 2, Employee must wash hand sign missing on hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Employee must wash hands sign. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic.curtains in hallway leading between kitchens soiled with dirt. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Curtains soiled between kitchen with dirt. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Spoke with operator about correct thawing procedures. Operator drained water and ran cool water over chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Not observed. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pastries N Chaat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pastries N Chaat on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pastries N Chaat?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pastries N Chaat.
How does Pastries N Chaat compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pastries N Chaat most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pastries N Chaat's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pastries N Chaat have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pastries N Chaat means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pastries N Chaat inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pastries N Chaat is inspected around five times per year on average.
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