Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
19050 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 549 violations across 44 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once in 2025 for sewage leaks. The restaurant has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $550 in fines. Recent inspections from May through July 2025 show a pattern of repeated callbacks with violations persisting across multiple visits, including ongoing issues with proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage.
Most recent closure: January 5, 2021 for sewage leaks.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
12.3
violations / inspection
12.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $550.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024069192 | $100.00 | Oct 21, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021007435 | $200.00 | Jan 5, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016056914 | $250.00 | Sep 27, 2016 | Jacksonville |
Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections36 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections49 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections37 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections88 violations · 60 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 5 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa last shut down?
- Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa was last shut down on January 5, 2021 for sewage leaks. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $550.00 in fines.
- How much has Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa been fined?
- Minerva Indian Restaurant in Tampa has been fined a total of $550.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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