Sunset Lotus in Tampa
Last inspected:
514 N Franklin St Ste 105, Tampa, FL 33602Sunset Lotus in Tampa has accumulated 203 violations across 25 inspections dating to 2016, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a consistent pattern, with handwashing procedures cited repeatedly in recent inspections, most notably in three separate findings during the November 2025 inspection that prompted a Warning Issued disposition. Employee health policy violations, improper food sourcing, and toxic substance control issues have also appeared across multiple inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Most recently, on January 7, 2026, a callback inspection found no violations and was marked as complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sunset Lotus in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Sunset Lotus in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections35 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sunset Lotus in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sunset Lotus in Tampa last inspected?
- Sunset Lotus in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Sunset Lotus in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sunset Lotus in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sunset Lotus in Tampa had?
- Sunset Lotus in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sunset Lotus in Tampa find?
- Sunset Lotus in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Sunset Lotus in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Sunset Lotus in Tampa has no emergency closures 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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