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JAY BHAVANI

JAY BHAVANI in TAMPA has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1251 E FOWLER AVE STE B2

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10907520

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door does not self close.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of beans stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee removed pot and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 89F. Manager discarded water and placed utensils at 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees drink stored inside reach in cooler. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket with dirty water preventing proper air drying. Manager removed and properly stored mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth stored on reach in cooler in kitchen area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original containers and placed in clear plastic bottles has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
  • 03F-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 stamp.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach in cooler has stains.
  • 16-06-4:Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Employee washing dishes with no soap in water.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings in refrigerator on front line.

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790725

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple handwashing sinks blocked with bucket and maintenance tools employees removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Bucket in handwash sink at front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Sponge in handwash sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10789879

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches under reach in cooler by dish storage shelf. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: 2 dead roaches next to stove in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in walk in cooler. 6 dead roaches in floor in front of walk in cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: 1 dead roach on shelf in kitchen. Operator eliminated and cleaned. Admin Complaint
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on employee hand washing sink. 3 live roaches under service trays. On prep shelf 1 live roach by microwave 2 live roaches under shelves with crackers above prep table. 1 live roach on steam well warmer 1 live roach under the prep table by reach in cooler. 1 live roach on electric wiring by prep table cook line entrance 4 live roaches in crack of wall by the reach in cooler and microwave prep table. 1 live roach in the hole of base board on cook line area. 1 live roach on floor by walk in cooler. 1 live roach in the electrical outlet by dry storage area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: 1 live roach above microwave in kitchen. 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen. 1 live roach on floor in dry storage. 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen near stove. 2 live roaches on wall in kitchen. 1 roach egg sac at front counter near water fountain. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: 1 live roach next to white chest freezer in kitchen. Operator eliminated and cleaned. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple handwashing sinks blocked with bucket and maintenance tools employees removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Bucket in handwash sink at front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Sponge in handwash sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10786198

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches under reach in cooler by dish storage shelf. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: 2 dead roaches next to stove in kitchen. 4 dead roaches on floor in walk in cooler. 6 dead roaches in floor in front of walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on employee hand washing sink. 3 live roaches under service trays. On prep shelf 1 live roach by microwave 2 live roaches under shelves with crackers above prep table. 1 live roach on steam well warmer 1 live roach under the prep table by reach in cooler. 1 live roach on electric wiring by prep table cook line entrance 4 live roaches in crack of wall by the reach in cooler and microwave prep table. 1 live roach in the hole of base board on cook line area. 1 live roach on floor by walk in cooler. 1 live roach in the electrical outlet by dry storage area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: 1 live roach above microwave in kitchen. 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen. 1 live roach on floor in dry storage. 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen near stove. 2 live roaches on wall in kitchen. 1 roach egg sac at front counter near water fountain. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 72 f sitting on counter employee moved to reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple handwashing sinks blocked with bucket and maintenance tools employees removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Bucket in handwash sink at front counter. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10785147

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking from roof onto a work prep table that has a toaster presser on top. Observed a bucket on floor catching the water. By kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches under reach in cooler by dish storage shelf. Admin Complaint
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table on cooking line Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Water leaking from roof onto a work prep table that has a toaster presser on top. Observed a bucket on floor catching the water. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Peppers not washed over ready to eat foods walk in cooler Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on employee hand washing sink. 3 live roaches under service trays. On prep shelf 1 live roach by microwave 2 live roaches under shelves with crackers above prep table. 1 live roach on steam well warmer 1 live roach under the prep table by reach in cooler. 1 live roach on electric wiring by prep table cook line entrance 4 live roaches in crack of wall by the reach in cooler and microwave prep table. 1 live roach in the hole of base board on cook line area. 1 live roach on floor by walk in cooler. 1 live roach in the electrical outlet by dry storage area. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 72 f sitting on counter employee moved to reach in cooler. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple handwashing sinks blocked with bucket and maintenance tools employees removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711128

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in Chat station not smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Admin Complaint
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall, chat station. Wall near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hole in wall near three-compartments sink and ice machine. Admin Complaint
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7: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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added near back mop sink, sugar cane machine added, buffet moved. Ceiling in Chat station area not smooth and easily cleanable. Dishwasher removed. Point of sale area moved towards back area near bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: No plan review application found per Plan Review. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8997725

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in Chat station not smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall, chat station. Wall near 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. Warning
  • 51-16-7: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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added near back mop sink, sugar cane machine added, buffet moved. Ceiling in Chat station area not smooth and easily cleanable. Dishwasher removed. Point of sale area moved towards back area near bathroom. Warning