Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa
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13418 Telecom Dr, Tampa, FL 33637Desi Flavors Indian Cuisine has been emergency-closed four times, most recently on August 21, 2024 for roach and fly activity, preceded by closures on June 18, 2024 for rodent and fly activity and April 17, 2024 for rodent activity. The facility accumulated 275 violations across 37 inspections between 2019 and December 2025, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection — substantially higher than the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were recurring: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least seven inspections, food contact surface violations in at least six, chemical storage violations in at least four, and consumer advisory violations in at least three. The facility also received three disciplinary actions totaling $2,300 in fines. Fire safety violations documented in August 2019 included marked exits and paths to exits blocked by chemicals and other obstructions. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 was completed with no further action required, but the prior inspection on September 16, 2025 resulted in a warning issued after 30 violations were found, including high-priority violations for hand washing, time as a control method, chemical storage, and consumer advisory.
Most recent closure: August 21, 2024 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (4)
Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024052256 | $1,100.00 | Aug 21, 2024 | Orlando | |
| 3--2024035538 | $800.00 | Jun 18, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 3--2024029512 | $400.00 | Apr 17, 2024 | Tampa |
Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Emergency order recommended
Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 11 inspections67 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections42 violations · 19 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa last inspected?
- Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa last shut down?
- Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa was last shut down on August 21, 2024 for roach & fly 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 Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa had?
- Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa find?
- Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,300.00 in fines.
- How much has Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa been fined?
- Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa has been fined a total of $2,300.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Desi Flavors Indian Cusine in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Flavors Indian Cuisine (2019-2019).
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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).
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