Sunrise, Broward County

ZAIKA INDIAN CUISINE

1384 SW 160 AVE, Sunrise, FL 33326

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 5, 2026
City
Sunrise
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-02-5

Detail 24176890

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at glass sliding door cooler - yogurt with vegetables (54F - Cold Holding); mango yogurt (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 24 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24176897

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at glass sliding door cooler - yogurt with vegetables (54F - Cold Holding); mango yogurt (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24176894

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot holding unit on rack - vegetable samosa (132F - Hot Holding) as per operator items not portioned held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator raised temperature. Corrective Observed at rice maker - rice (126F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator raised temperature Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24176898

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen - yellow and green cutting board with mold like substance. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 24176891

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees with expired training.

16-21-4

Detail 24176896

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 24176895

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

23-24-4

Detail 24176892

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in kitchen multiple microwaves handles soiled.

36-36-4

Detail 24176893

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in front of walk in cooler.

50-09-4

Detail 24176899

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 24176889

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at bar - accumulation of debris between cooling equipment.

10-07-4

Detail 24176888

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to rice maker - rice scoop stored in standing water (81F) operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24176900

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several items in cooler and walk in cooler not covered Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

03D-01-5

Detail 24312333

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Cooked chicken 93F-104F @ 3:00 cooling since 2:15 rechecked 92F-102F @3:30 stored on flat top stove. at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F with in 2 hours. Operator placed in walk-in freezer to quickly chill Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 24312330

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cheese. Operator stored correctly Observed raw fish stored over ricotta cheese and Greek yogurt in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. *Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24312320

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

31A-11-4

Detail 24312332

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed piece of ice in hand washing sink

31B-02-4

Detail 24312323

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

14-01-5

Detail 24312327

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food rice . Operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24312328

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Low boy freezer freezer and microwave handles

50-09-4

Detail 24312326

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 24312321

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on make table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24312325

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.

10-07-4

Detail 24312324

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to rice cooker In-use utensil stored in standing water 81F Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24312331

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on low boy freezer on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

16-46-4

Detail 24312334

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple food containers with old labels

08B-17-4

Detail 24312322

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored over spinach and lentils. Operator stored correctly Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24312329

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line by hand washing sink.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 23683120

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken cold held in flip top cooler at 47F. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed and stored in walk in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23683108

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances build up on can opener blade.

31A-11-4

Detail 23683109

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee used handwriting sink to thawed shrimp. After brief education, operator removed shrimp from sink. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23683119

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

43-08-4

Detail 23683114

Intermediate - Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a bicycle and 3 scooters stored in dry storage area.

14-01-5

Detail 23683107

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice.

14-21-4

Detail 23683113

Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.

13-03-4

Detail 23683112

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 23683116

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10-20-4

Detail 23683111

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-06-5

Detail 23683118

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container.

38-07-4

Detail 23683115

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -Observed 2 light shield missing in kitchen area.

08B-12-5

Detail 23683106

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 23683117

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed lamb thawing in standing water at 43F . Operator placed underneath running water. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23683110

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 23324903

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw chicken (not commercially packaged) stored over raw lamb.

01B-02-5

Detail 23324907

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in front of main grill - cooked curry chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (51F - Cold Holding); onion sauce (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23324904

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in front of main grill - cooked curry chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (51F - Cold Holding); onion sauce (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 23324901

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to main grill - container of ghee butter (82F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item on stove to bring up temperature. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23324905

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at rear of kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23324908

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored directly on flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23324909

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and car keys stored on shelf right above preparing table. Operator removed and stored correctly.

13-03-4

Detail 23324910

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employees put proper hair restraints. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23324906

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler - container of tamarind sauce stored directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23324902

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment, wet wiping cloths not stored in solution.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22774754

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2023. Operator renewed on line, new .ice se with expiration date, December 1, 2024 Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22774753

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working on cook line without hair restraint. Manager provided hair net. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22774752

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In rear kitchen behind prep table, soiled tiles with food debris and grease. In front of walk in cooler.

Aug 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

08A-20-5

Detail 22170006

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw lamb in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22170001

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked lamb cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to placed ice pack on item for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 22170007

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no hose bibb on splitter added at mop sink.

05-05-4

Detail 22170002

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Found in glass door true refrigerator.

22-02-4

Detail 22169998

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown substance buildup on can opener blade.

02C-02-5

Detail 22169996

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, sauce was cooked on 08/02/2023. Repeat Violation

43-08-4

Detail 22170004

Intermediate - Unnecessary items in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. -Observed 2 bicycles in storage area.

50-09-4

Detail 22169999

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 22170008

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed various employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 22170005

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed splash guard needed at hand wash and flip top cooler on cookline.

10-20-4

Detail 22169997

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

23-03-4

Detail 22170003

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster.

16-46-4

Detail 22170009

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed old label from clean containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22170000

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with various TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 7Basic: 14Total: 27

22-45-4

Detail 20940005

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food contact surfaces on cook line not being sanitized between uses. Operator prepared chlorine sanitizing solution and had surfaces sanitized. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 20939992

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough being stored in non food grade bags on prep shelf. Operator removed dough from non food grade bags and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 20940003

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish and raw chicken stored over cottage cheese and sauce in reach in cooler located at cook line. Observed raw chicken stored with cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cooks line.

08A-05-6

Detail 20939987

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored next to cooked French fries in reach in cooler located at cook line.

01B-02-5

Detail 20940000

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings 56°F cooked per operator on March 16th and held in cooler from overnight not moved. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20940006

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings 56°F cooked per operator on March 16th and held in cooler from overnight not moved. See Stop Sale.

02C-03-5

Detail 20940007

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. Observed cottage cheese diced on March 15th and. Opened milk on March 16th no date marking

22-02-4

Detail 20939984

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with build up food residue. Operator removed to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20939995

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink inaccessible with garbage can in front of sink. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20939989

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/ Observed no CFM on duty with 7 employees working.

31B-02-4

Detail 20939996

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink at cook line and prep area. Operator placed paper at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 20940001

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometer used to check internal temperature of foods being cooked.

02C-02-5

Detail 20939993

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked spinach, cooked lentil, cooked onion, chicken wings, chicken lollipop cooked sauce, in reach in cooler located beside hand washing sink in kitchen area not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 20939998

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop used to dispense cooked rice. Operator removed container Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 20939981

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw snapper and salmon being thawed in reach in cooler in Intact ROP Packaging.

12B-07-4

Detail 20939983

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep tables and shelves throughout the kitchen and prep area.

40-06-5

Detail 20939994

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items, wallet, keys,phone, stored with clean equipment and condiments. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20940002

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in kitchen in food preparation without hair restraint. Operator gave employees hair restraint Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20939991

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed dirty tongs being stored on equipment/ oven handle.

10-01-5

Detail 20939997

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop directly touching. Sugar in dry storage area. In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water less than 135 degrees on grill. In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed dirty tongs being stored on equipment/ oven handle.

16-46-4

Detail 20939982

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food container after cleaning.

25-06-4

Detail 20940004

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items in kitchen area on top shelf not inverted.

08B-12-5

Detail 20939999

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauces made from March 12 in walk in cooler not covered.

06-01-5

Detail 20939985

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Cornish hen and chicken being thawed at room temperature in the prep area.

42-01-4

Detail 20939988

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in dirty mop bucket.

21-09-4

Detail 20939986

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen area. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in wiping cloth solution.

02D-01-5

Detail 20939990

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coconut flakes on shelf not labeled.

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 20747529

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink container stored on top of salt container n dry storage area. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20747531

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on cook line shelves not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20747530

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by dry storage area.