FLAMES INDIAN CUISINE
2601 SOUTH MACDILL AVE, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-252-9864
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter blocked by reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near kitchen entrance. Handwash sink at front counter.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink at front counter.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of microwaves in kitchen. Reach in cooler handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on shelf.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cooks line under fryer and equipment.
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of sauce on floor in kitchen. Bulk boxes of shrimp and multiple items in freezer.
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.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting raw onions prior to be washed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers soiled.
Stored food not covered. Yogurt sauce and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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
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
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed at time of inspection
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave across from cooks line is soiled
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
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth used to cover nann dough. Chef removed cloth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded drink.
Food stored on floor. Bread crumb bucket stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored bread crumbs.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing on cooks line.
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, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin in kitchen area.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees using hair restraints at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored in floor inside walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle on cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by dishwasher has no hand washing sign.
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.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer stored on floor underneath hand washing sink in kitchen area.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in water at 89F.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand washing sink in kitchen area.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
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.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth sorted underneath cutting. Chef removed cutting board and cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside reach in cooler are soiled.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels no dispensing. Employee fixed dispenser.
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.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cooks line. Employee moved to designated area for employee to eat.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
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.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around fryer is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Cooked rice,chicken stored on floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 85F.
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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/
No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. No hand washing sign by hand washing sink in kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by spice rack.
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around fryer is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Cooked rice,chicken stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 85F.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor next to hand washing sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.