When was Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?

Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa?

The most frequently cited violations at Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.

How many health inspections has Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa had?

Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa find?

Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on September 11, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?

No, Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa

Last inspected: September 11, 2026

11653 Countryway Blvd Unit 9, Tampa, FL 33626

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Indus Food Corporation
DBPR License: SEA3919450

Overview

Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa has been inspected twice on record, with stark divergence in compliance. A complaint-based inspection on February 11, 2026 identified 30 violations including 8 high-priority findings: management awareness failures, proper hand and arm washing violations, food contact surface defects, missing consumer advisories, and employee health policy breaches. This inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. A prior food-licensing inspection on July 22, 2025 found no violations and was completed with no further action required. The facility's violation rate on the complaint inspection averaged 30 violations per inspection, substantially higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

5Inspections

31Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: September 11, 2026

Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 violations per inspection

Hillsborough County Avg 5.68 violations / inspection 5.68 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Hillsborough County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)

2026 — 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority

Sep 11, 2026 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 17, 2026 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2026 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 11, 2026 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

2025 — 1 inspection0 violations

Jul 22, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?: Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa?: The most frequently cited violations at Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa had?: Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa find?: Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on September 11, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?: No, Copper Indian Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?: Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?: Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?: Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.