Bhimavaram Ruchulu Indian Cuisine
24726 Fl 54, Lutz, FL 33559 · Permanent Food Service · License 6114124
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 19, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs above sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs to bottom shelf
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
No proof f any state approved training available for all employees.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting boards stained in kitchen Can opener blade soiled with grease buildup behind
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Yesh is working as manager, no any other CFM available
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any state approved training of all employees.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Cooked chicken t covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered it with plastic wrap
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation, discussed with operator and he put hair net on
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled and food debris buildup heavily in entire kitchen
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.