Desi Delights

2245 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
Indian
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Desi Delights, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach in cooler has stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor.
36-22-4
61
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over chili paste in small reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of metal reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-73-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
52
Apr 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desi Delights last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Desi Delights on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Desi Delights?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Desi Delights.

How does Desi Delights compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Desi Delights most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Desi Delights' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Desi Delights have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Desi Delights means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Desi Delights inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Desi Delights is inspected around three times per year on average.