Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FLAMES INDIAN CUISINE

2601 SOUTH MACDILL AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33629

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3692467
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13639425
DBPR license3915663

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex on reach in cooler in kitchen.

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter blocked by reach in freezer.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near kitchen entrance. Handwash sink at front counter.

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink at front counter.

#17Intermediate02C-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 chicken, cooked cauliflower and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of microwaves in kitchen. Reach in cooler handles.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on shelf.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on microwave in kitchen.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cooks line under fryer and equipment.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of sauce on floor in kitchen. Bulk boxes of shrimp and multiple items in freezer.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. Reach in cooler doors. Sides of fryer and equipment on cooks line.

#8Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting raw onions prior to be washed.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers soiled.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Yogurt sauce and multiple items in reach in cooler.

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.