MINERVA INDIAN RESTAURANT
19050 Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33647
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. gasket on several reachin cooler in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Equipment in poor repair. gasket on several reachin cooler in disrepair Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: 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. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. gasket on several reachin cooler in disrepair Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under grease. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Shelled eggs stored on walk-in cooler floor. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked chicken Marsala in walk-in cooler Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Cutting boards on cookline Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed on wall behind from counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed on wall behind from counter. **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect near 3 compartment sink, approximately 6 live flying insects in dry storage area in back of store. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: approximately 6 live flying insects in dry storage area in back of store. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed following: 2 dead roach near the on floor near dish washer 1 dead roach on cook line floor between equipment. 2 dead roaches on floor in hall near rear exit door. 1 dead roach in dry storage In back on store on the floor.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container on floor in front of reach in freezer. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed on wall behind from counter.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives In between cook line and prepping tables in kitchen. Employee removed knives from between the equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris in ovens on cook line.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect near 3 compartment sink, approximately 6 live flying insects in dry storage area in back of store.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02-01-2024 operator renewed license during inspection. Confirmation number - 237621566 Corrected On-Site
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 maggots under 3 compartment sink. under a white container holding water.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner On buffet line
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked meats in walk in cooler
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several walls throughout kitchen
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large whisk in sink next to back door
- 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. Cooked meats in walk in cooler
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen and dish areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen and dish areas. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line equipment Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled kitchen equipment and mixer guard Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On several shelves and racks in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Walls throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. Warning
- 22-41-4: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. Tested at 0ppm. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flies on wall in dish area. Observed 4 flied in dry storage Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make line: cooked lentils (49F - Cold Holding) Buffet: curd rice (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Manager iced down product and emailed time as a public health control paperwork to owner. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).