Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
2025 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 584 violations across 42 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.9 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent activity and has faced two emergency orders in the past two years, with inspectors citing recurring problems with consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and employee health policies. Disciplinary actions total six citations and $1,580 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show active enforcement, with emergency orders recommended in December 2023 and August 2025, followed by compliance callbacks.
Most recent closure: December 6, 2023 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
13.9
violations / inspection
13.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (2)
Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $1,580.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025070794 | $400.00 | Aug 13, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2025046106 | $360.00 | May 7, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2024070012 | $200.00 | Aug 14, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2022003706 | $160.00 | Dec 16, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021042430 | $160.00 | Jul 14, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016013317 | $300.00 | Mar 1, 2016 | Tampa |
Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)
— 4 inspections38 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections73 violations · 52 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections76 violations · 42 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 6 inspections65 violations · 38 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections72 violations · 45 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa last shut down?
- Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa was last shut down on December 6, 2023 for rodent & 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 Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,580.00 in fines.
- How much has Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa been fined?
- Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,580.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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