TASTE OF INDIA

With 3 inspections documented, TASTE OF INDIA maintains a 4.1/5 food safety rating in LAKELAND. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 3 reports on file

1241 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13544779

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top section is soiled.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Mixed vegetables. Inside the chest style freezers in the kitchen.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef inside the walk in cooler.

10/9/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10898520

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting board on the prep table n3xt to the prep sink. Operator discarded the cutting board **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the cooking equipment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on the prep table next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen is soiled with mold-like substance. Operator discarded the cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Product inside both white chest style freezer near the walk in cooler.

4/8/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10808362

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed