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HONEST INDIAN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT

HONEST INDIAN VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT has 6 health inspections on file for its TAMPA location, with an overall rating of 1.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2025 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492665

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in kitchen area. Employee remove drink and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of French fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Owner removed and properly stored fries. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in ice cream freezer on front line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line. Chef removed cloth and placed in dirty cloth bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wok station has buildup of oils food and grease.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves in back kitchen area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside 3 door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingenuity in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492484

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from fryer has deep groves. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food stored on floor. Ice cream stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Initial plans from 2010, layout change observed. Exterior back storage area added. Handwash sinks removed based on old plans. Walk in cooler/ walk in freezer added - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No plan review submitted and approved. Operator to reach out once plans are approved Admin Complaint Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492377

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from fryer has deep groves. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside lintel bin. 1 dead roach in front of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach by back door storage. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working in kitchen area with food are not using hair restraints. Employees placed on hair restraints. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Ice cream stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 10-17-4:Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and food preparation table. Chef p Warning Priority: Basic
  • 10-20-4:Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Manager removed and placed tongs at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic
  • 10-07-4:Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in dirty water at 89F. Employee discarded water and placed utensils at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Initial plans from 2010, layout change observed. Exterior back storage area added. Handwash sinks removed based on old plans. Walk in cooler/ walk in freezer added - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No plan review submitted and approved. Operator to reach out once plans are approved Admin Complaint Priority: Intermediate
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes and tomato bisque cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside triple door refrigerator. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on ice machine. 1 live roach inside lintel beans. 2 live roaches on floor in back kitchen area. 1 live roach in second lintel bin. Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line. Warning Priority: Basic

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10845351

  • 50-08-7:High Priority - : Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants unable to license due to plan review not being submitted.Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Admin Complaint Priority: High Priorit
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin by can rack shelf Priority: Basic
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Observed: Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamin container on cooks line shelf Priority: High Priority
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple coffee cups on prep table in kitchen area. Priority: Basic
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Observed: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched basil with bare hands and put in soup. Discussed with manager the importance of wearing gloves. Priority: High Priority
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For 1 employee. Priority: Basic
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Observed: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. White cutting boards on cooks line. Priority: Basic
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled Priority: Intermediate
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink in front was removed and placed on a different side of the wall and hand washing sink in extra preparation cooks line hand washing sink was not in same location as plans from 2010 Priority: Intermediate
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored utensils in hand washing sink at front cash out area. Priority: Intermediate
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Observed: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Priority: Basic
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front cash out front area Priority: Basic
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink from cash out area. Priority: Intermediate
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed plans from 2010 on file 2 white glass reach in coolers located in dining area. Hand washing sink at cashier service area not listed in correct spot from previous plans. Ice cream coolers on cashier register line. Ice cream area on previous plans show 2 reach no prep coolers merry chef and microwave. On cooks line fryer is missing and big pot grill was added under hood suppression.back kitchen added reach in coolers. On the back wall multiple stoves a fryer a giant three pot grill. Hand washing sink was removed and added next across from back wall ice machine stored next to it not on plans. A dish washing machine was added by three compartment sink by back kitchen entrance a dry can storage rack. Walk in cooler was changed to a dry storage room with different spices. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer was added. **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink by the bread pressing station was not connected to water and used as storage Priority: Basic
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for one employees Priority: Intermediate
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from stove cook onions 45 f employee moved to different reach In cooler. Cook onions 43 f Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook veggies 93 f on chefman heater warmer employee moved to stove to reheat. 145 f Butter 54 f sitting on warmer pressure. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859691

  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. Operator plans on operating and will Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Initial plans from 2010, layout change observed. Exterior back storage area added. Handwash sinks removed based on old plans. Walk in cooler/ walk in freezer added Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No plan review submitted and approved. Operator to reach out once plans are approved. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8665012

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in coolers at time of inspection. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwashing sink at front counter. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can at handwashing sink at front counter. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. Operator plans on operating and will Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwashing sink at front counter. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Initial plans from 2010, layout change observed. Exterior back storage area added. Handwash sinks removed based on old plans. Walk in cooler/ walk in freezer added Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink at front counter. Discussed with operator. Warning