India's Flame

4427 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282

Indian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at India's Flame, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises”, showing up two times.

India's Flame's latest score of 78 falls below the Tempe average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken in outside walk-in cooler with an internal temperature of 48F-51F. PIC stated that the chicken was prepared at 7:30AM at the time of the inspection was 2:45PM. Informed PIC that cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.14

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soaked peeled potatoes, cut up lettuce, cut up greens, in containers on the floor. Informed PIC that food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Kitchen staff moved containers to the walk-in cooler shelves

3-305.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen knives on the back prep table wedged in-between the table and the refrigeration unit. Informed PIC that all in-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly rewashed and stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two spray bottles filled with chemicals that were missing common name labels. Informed PIC that chemicals taken out of their original containers and into a working container must be label with the common name. PIC informed that the bottles were filled with sanitizer. PIC labeled the bottles at time of inspection. Chemicals taken from their original containers must be labeled with the common name to avoid misuse

7-102.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

Inspector notes: The establishment does not possess a vomit and diarrheal events procedure. Informed PIC that a procedure is required to be kept onsite at all times. Obtain a procedure prior to reinspection on 8/15/2025. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times

2-501.11

Apr 7, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Observed the maximum hot water temperature available at the hand sink in the men's rest room reaching 75*F after running for more than a minute. Informed PIC that hot water of at least 100*F needs to be available at all hand sinks. Provide hot water of at least 100*F prior to reinspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing

5-202.12(A)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers of dried spices, dried herbs, rice, etc. without a common name label. Informed PIC that food product out of the original container must be labeled so that it is easily identifiable. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food

3-302.12

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large pot of chicken cooling directly on the floor of the kitchen. PIC stated that the chicken is cooling before they portion it to cool in the walk-in refrigerator. Informed PIC that food needs to be kept off of the floor at all times and discussed contamination sources. PIC instructed staff to move the pot off of the floor and onto a mobile rack. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises

3-305.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was India's Flame last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at India's Flame on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at India's Flame?

Across the inspection record, “food storage - preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at India's Flame.

How does India's Flame compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

India's Flame most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has India's Flame's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at India's Flame have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at India's Flame means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is India's Flame inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, India's Flame is inspected around five times per year on average.

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