Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “working containers of food removed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant's latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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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/
53A-05-6
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**
12B-07-4
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**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in ice cream freezer on front line.
14-69-4
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**
10-20-4
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**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wok station has buildup of oils food and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves in back kitchen area.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside 3 door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
29-49-6
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**
02D-01-5
58
Aug 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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**
50-08-7
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**
22-02-4
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**
51-16-7
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**
14-09-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
02D-01-5
61
Aug 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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
50-08-7
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
35A-05-4
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
22-02-4
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
51-16-7
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
02C-02-5
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
14-09-4
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
35A-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
13-03-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Ice cream stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
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
10-17-4
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
10-20-4
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
10-07-4
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
02D-01-5
37
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamin container on cooks line shelf Priority: High Priority
41-07-4
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
09-01-4
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
03B-01-6
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
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored utensils in hand washing sink at front cash out area. Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink from cash out area. Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
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
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
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
53B-13-5
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-04-4
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
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin by can rack shelf Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For 1 employee. Priority: Basic
13-03-4
Basic - Observed: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. White cutting boards on cooks line. Priority: Basic
14-13-4
Basic - Observed: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Priority: Basic
33-11-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front cash out front area Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic
33-16-4
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
29-08-4
17
Oct 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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**
50-08-7
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**
51-16-7
78
Aug 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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**
50-08-7
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**
31B-02-4
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**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink at front counter. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in coolers at time of inspection. **Warning**
05-09-4
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**
31B-04-4
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**
33-38-4
55
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brush in handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Observed spray bottles stored in handwash sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Operator provided 1 food handler certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to oven temp 71 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink faucet leaking next to oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under wok and near walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sinks throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Exterior on fryer and oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labeled on clean containers in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink near bakery case. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
30
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Expired on 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Spoon stored in handwash sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked potato and various food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bins and flour bins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on prep table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple desserts in dessert walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Cooked pork and various food in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple bags of frozen chicken thawing in standing water at prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Frozen pork thawing in room temperature at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sinks at back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Accumulation of deep cut marks on wood top prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple flour bins and sugar bins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
29
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
35
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in reach in cooler for over 24 hours cooked lentils 45F, raw shelled eggs 55F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach in cooler for over 24 hours cooked lentils 45F, raw shelled eggs 55F.
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Clean linen on floor in dry storage. Operator placed plastic bag back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing over drain in front of walk in cooler.
29-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee must wash hand sign missing at hand wash sink near three compartment sink, near large woks at dessert station. Operator hung signs at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant.
How does Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant 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 Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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