Chennai Dosa in Tampa
Last inspected:
4023 W Waters Ave 15-16, Tampa, FL 33614Chennai Dosa in Tampa has accumulated 426 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.7 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach activity. In June 2025, inspectors returned daily for five consecutive days after an emergency order, citing repeated non-compliance with high-priority violations before achieving compliance on June 17. Fire safety records from the prior operator, Bombay Masala, document a blocked exit path and an inaccessible fire extinguisher. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines.
Most recent closure: June 3, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chennai Dosa in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
10.4
violations / inspection
10.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Chennai Dosa in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (3)
Chennai Dosa in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018041998 | $400.00 | Jul 30, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2017024985 | $400.00 | May 18, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Chennai Dosa in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Chennai Dosa in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 13 inspections74 violations · 38 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections41 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections59 violations · 40 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections38 violations · 26 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chennai Dosa in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Chennai Dosa in Tampa under active enforcement?
- Records show 6 emergency order inspections between June 4, 2025 and June 17, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Chennai Dosa in Tampa last inspected?
- Chennai Dosa in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Chennai Dosa in Tampa last shut down?
- Chennai Dosa in Tampa was last shut down on June 3, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chennai Dosa in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chennai Dosa in Tampa are: Single-use items, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Chennai Dosa in Tampa had?
- Chennai Dosa in Tampa has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chennai Dosa in Tampa find?
- Chennai Dosa in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Chennai Dosa in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chennai Dosa in Tampa has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Chennai Dosa in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chennai Dosa in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chennai Dosa in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chennai Dosa in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Chennai Dosa in Tampa been fined?
- Chennai Dosa in Tampa has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chennai Dosa in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Bombay Masala (2015).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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