Tampa, Hillsborough County

JALSA INDIAN MODERN KITCHEN

1251 E FOWLER AVE STE B2, Tampa, FL 33612

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
5 Intermediate
Apr 21, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 24526391

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24526392

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has dishes, stored inside of it next to three compartments sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 24526396

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 24526393

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. Martha, Arland hired over 60 days. Don't have food handlers certification. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24526387

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice inside refrigerator on cooks line held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24526400

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24526398

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach cooler door is missing on Cook's line operator using plastic to cover where missing door belongs.

08B-38-4

Detail 24526390

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water, sugar, sauce stored on floor in kitchen area.

10-08-5

Detail 24526394

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored inside ice management removed ice scoop, and placed at three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24526395

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 management removed and discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24526397

Basic - Stored food not covered. Several sauces inside double door refrigerator are stored, uncovered.

42-01-4

Detail 24526399

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 24526388

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 24526389

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

03F-02-5

Detail 24091389

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

Detail 24091392

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach in cooler has stains.

16-06-4

Detail 24091385

Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Employee washing dishes with no soap in water.

31B-02-4

Detail 24091387

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

Detail 24091390

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.

32-04-4

Detail 24091386

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door does not self close.

08B-38-4

Detail 24091384

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

Detail 24091388

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

Detail 24091391

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

Detail 24091393

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

Detail 24091394

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

Detail 24091395

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.

Mar 4, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 23602120

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

Mar 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

50-08-7

Detail 23598139

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

Detail 23598142

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

Detail 23598141

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23598140

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

Feb 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

50-08-7

Detail 23596237

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

Detail 23596239

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

Detail 23596235

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

Detail 23596238

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23596236

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

Feb 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

50-08-7

Detail 23581218

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

Detail 23581225

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

Detail 23581224

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

Detail 23581222

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple handwashing sinks blocked with bucket and maintenance tools employees removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23581220

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

Detail 23581219

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches under reach in cooler by dish storage shelf. Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 23581217

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

Detail 23581223

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

Detail 23581221

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Peppers not washed over ready to eat foods walk in cooler Warning

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-08-7

Detail 23455181

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

Detail 23455183

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

36-37-5

Detail 23455180

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

Detail 23455182

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

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-08-7

Detail 23329711

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

Detail 23329710

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

36-37-5

Detail 23329713

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

Detail 23329712

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall, chat station. Wall near 3 compartment sink. Warning