Tampa, Hillsborough County

FLAMES INDIAN CUISINE

2601 SOUTH MACDILL AVE, Tampa, FL 33629

FoodSeating
Latest violations
17
1 High Priority
Feb 26, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 26, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 17

41-10-4

Detail 24399763

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex on reach in cooler in kitchen.

22-02-4

Detail 24399770

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

31A-09-4

Detail 24399764

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter blocked by reach in freezer.

31B-02-4

Detail 24399761

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near kitchen entrance. Handwash sink at front counter.

31B-03-4

Detail 24399771

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink at front counter.

02C-02-5

Detail 24399767

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked cauliflower and multiple items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24399769

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of microwaves in kitchen. Reach in cooler handles.

14-09-4

Detail 24399766

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 24399774

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on shelf.

40-06-5

Detail 24399762

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on microwave in kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 24399772

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cooks line under fryer and equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 24399773

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of sauce on floor in kitchen. Bulk boxes of shrimp and multiple items in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24399768

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. Reach in cooler doors. Sides of fryer and equipment on cooks line.

08B-39-4

Detail 24399775

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting raw onions prior to be washed.

22-16-4

Detail 24399760

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 24399776

Basic - Stored food not covered. Yogurt sauce and multiple items in reach in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 24399765

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 24146951

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. Emailed cleanup procedures to chef. Chef printed and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24146947

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink across from cooks line has food debris in drain. Handwashing sink in dish area had pans in sink

02C-02-5

Detail 24146948

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb in reaching cooler held longer than 24 hours without date marking no date mark Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24146946

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24146949

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave across from cooks line is soiled

31B-04-4

Detail 24146950

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink next to cooks line is missing handwashing sign. Handwashing sink in dish area is missing handwashing sign Repeat Violation

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

14-86-1

Detail 23568431

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth used to cover nann dough. Chef removed cloth.

01B-02-5

Detail 23568430

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomatoe sauce cold holding at 71F. Prepared on 02/18/2025.

03A-02-5

Detail 23568434

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoe sauce cold holding at 71F. Prepared on 02/18/2025.

22-02-4

Detail 23568439

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has deep groves and stains on reach in cooler in kitchen area.

02C-02-5

Detail 23568437

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours inside walk in cooler has no date markings.

14-01-5

Detail 23568440

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin in kitchen area.

12B-14-4

Detail 23568436

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23568435

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread crumb bucket stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored bread crumbs.

10-07-4

Detail 23568432

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in water at 70F on small table next to reach in cooler in kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 23568438

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing on cooks line.

08B-54-4

Detail 23568433

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooked chicken,cooked beef cooked rice all stored inside walk in cooler with no covering.

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23100090

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over top cooked sauce inside double door refrigerator by dishwasher.

02C-02-5

Detail 23100098

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken.cooked rice,cooked beef, cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23100095

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

13-02-4

Detail 23100097

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees using hair restraints at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Detail 23100094

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored in floor inside walk in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 23100099

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23100093

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by dishwasher has no hand washing sign. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23100092

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employees bottle water stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

21-38-4

Detail 23100091

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer stored on floor underneath hand washing sink in kitchen area.

51-04-4

Detail 23100096

No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.

Aug 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

10-05-5

Detail 23059979

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in water at 89F.

08A-05-6

Detail 23059977

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtopped sauce inside double door refrigerator by dishwasher. Chef removed and properly stored eggs.

31B-02-4

Detail 23059984

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand washing sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23059982

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken prepared onsite and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23059983

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin. Chef removed bowl and placed at dish washer. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23059980

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23059985

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Chef removed and placed tongs at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23059978

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth sorted underneath cutting. Chef removed cutting board and cloth. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23059981

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside reach in cooler are soiled.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-09-4

Detail 22805728

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee answered phone with glove on got off phone started cooking without washing hand or changing glove. Had a conversation with chef about proper hand washing. Chef washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 22805730

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels no dispensing. Employee fixed dispenser. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22805727

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No prepared food inside walk in cooler has a date. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22805729

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cooks line. Employee moved to designated area for employee to eat. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22805731

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 22805726

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and food preparation table. Employee removed and placed knife's at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22546036

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22546038

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around fryer is soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22546037

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked rice,chicken stored on floor. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 22546039

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 85F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Time Extended

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 11

16-37-1

Detail 22421191

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.

53A-05-6

Detail 22421195

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/ Warning

31A-06-4

Detail 22421201

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. No hand washing sign by hand washing sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22421200

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by spice rack.

53B-02-5

Detail 22421198

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22421199

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lamb made in the past 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 22421197

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around fryer is soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22421192

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked rice,chicken stored on floor. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22421193

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22421196

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 85F.

21-38-4

Detail 22421194

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor next to hand washing sink.

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 12

31A-09-4

Detail 21720555

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in front server station is blocked by reach in frezzer.

16-37-1

Detail 21720558

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 21720552

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line.

31B-03-4

Detail 21720561

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on cooks line.

02C-02-5

Detail 21720556

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markers on food inside walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 21720559

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to fryer is soiled with buildup of grease. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21720563

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fresh ginger,grease stored on floor next to walk in cooler door.

10-20-4

Detail 21720560

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21720554

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 21720562

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer Underneath food preparation table next to reach in cooler on cooks line has buildup of grease and old food debris. Gaskets throughout kitchen are soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21720553

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cooks line has old food debris covered with mold-like substance.

02D-01-5

Detail 21720557

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

02C-03-5

Detail 21241900

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 21241894

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has black-mold like substance. Repeat Violation

16-32-5

Detail 21241897

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21241896

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Employee placed soap at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21241898

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around fryer station has grease buildup.

08B-38-4

Detail 21241892

Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager removed grease and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21241891

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup throughout freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 21241901

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Manager removed tongs and properly stored them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21241899

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sinks in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21241893

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of dust and grease in kitchen area. Top of dishwasher has debris buildup. Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 21241895

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water underneath dishwasher.

02D-01-5

Detail 21241902

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 20954874

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken cold holding 50F at 12:15 retmp at 1:22 48F stop sale issued.

01B-02-5

Detail 20954878

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken cold holding 50F at 12:15 retmp at 1:22 48F stop sale issued.

22-02-4

Detail 20954877

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board solid and can not be cleaned.

31A-11-4

Detail 20954872

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing Sink had cut herbs inside it.

16-32-5

Detail 20954879

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Dishwasher uses chlorine and they have lactic acid test strips.

31B-02-4

Detail 20954880

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Chef placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20954873

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door is in disrepair on the inside of door.

10-20-4

Detail 20954876

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door on cooks line. Chef removed tong. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20954882

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in water without proper temperature. Chef removed utensils from water and discarded water. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20954881

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers.

31B-04-4

Detail 20954875

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at employee hand washing sink at end of cooks line.

02D-01-5

Detail 20954883

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings without labeling of ingredients.

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 20817504

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Manager will set up three compartment sink and sanitize dishes

22-02-4

Detail 20817510

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line

31A-09-4

Detail 20817513

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter blocked by freezer

16-37-1

Detail 20817511

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-14-4

Detail 20817503

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. On cook line.

31B-06-4

Detail 20817507

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to expo window

14-11-4

Detail 20817512

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked tandoori oven in kitchen

36-01-4

Detail 20817506

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 20817505

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, case of ginger and rice on floor in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 20817509

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of make tables, ovens, fryers, tandoori oven, cooler doors and shelving throughout kitchen.

29-08-4

Detail 20817508

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at server station, cold water not working. Manager in process of getting repaired. Servers have access to hand sink 10 feet away to use in meantime

36-27-5

Detail 20817502

Basic - Wall and ceilings soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen