Tabla Indian Restaurant

2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Indian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

High Risk

Tabla Indian Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Tabla Indian Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

“Common name-working containers” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Tabla Indian Restaurant's latest score of 50 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked rice, cooked chicken, no-shell hard boiled eggs in water, and vegetable sauce in front hot holding unit at 92 to 120 deg F. PIC stated items at had been in unit less than 2 hours prior

3-501.16(A)(1)

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In-use chlorine mechanical dish machine found with 0 ppm chlorine concentration. PIC had technician out at end of inspection and was able to bring concentration up. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels in order allow for proper sanitization of food contact surfaces

4-501.114(A-E)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooked vegetable biryani sauce cooked and placed for cooling in deep plastic containers the previous night in walk-in cooler at 56 deg F

3-501.14

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed extra large pot that is occasionally used at establishment, but does not even partially fit in 3-comp sink. Discussed using alternate equipment that can be properly washed rinsed and sanitized. Sink compartments must be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils

4-301.12(A-B)

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

Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. Observed spray bottle with green chemical without label. PIC labeled bottle.Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material

7-102.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation food debris and grease below cooking equipment and shelves on floor through out establishment. Food buildup found on racks for storage in walk-in and dry storage areas

6-501.12

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers of cooked chicken with out a datemark sticker. Per person in charge (PIC), cooked chicken was prepared two days prior to inspection and placed into walk-in cooler. Ready-To-Eat (RTE) TCS foods requiring date marking shall be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Containers of cooked chicken were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

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

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled general use spray bottle containing unidentified liquid. Per PIC, liquid inside was either water or sanitizer solution. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PIC labeled general use bottle at time of inspection

7-102.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tabla Indian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tabla Indian Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tabla Indian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “common name-working containers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tabla Indian Restaurant.

How does Tabla Indian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Tabla Indian Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Tabla Indian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tabla Indian Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tabla Indian Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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