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ROYAL RASOI EXPRESS

3837 S NOVA RD · PORT ORANGE · Volusia County · FL 32127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3646694
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13459288
DBPR license7407980

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. -container of prescription medicine on shelf next to some seasonings and above prep table below containing clean utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked curry (119-180F – Cooling 1 hour @ 4:10); Cooked curry (87-98F cooling 1 hr 45mins) -cooked curry (70-90F cooling more than 2 hours, see stop sale. -cooked curry (98-160F – Cooling 1 hr @ 4:10) -cooked curry 88-145F @ 1 hr 45mins. Manager reheated to 175F. **corrected on site** **Warning** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#12High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -severely dented cans of tomatoes in can rack **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. a¿¿cook handled cell phone prior to handling naan bread -cook moved trash can nearby to station prior to wiping cutting board/in use knife, and moving to sauté pan to stir food without removing gloves/washing hands **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -cook handled naan bread with barehands while basting -cook handled bread with barehands after prior discussion about barehand contact with ready to eat food. Advised person in charge of requirement to es or utensils with ready to eat food without an approved alternate operating procedure.**Warning** **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#17Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked curry is placed inside very deep(22Q) plastic container during the cooling process without any additional steps to rapidly cool adequately such as ice bath. Person in charge did attempt to use ice bath after discussion. -advised to cool with shallow pans or adequate ice bath steps **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in warewashing area in back is obstructed by large trash can and utensils inside the hand sink basin **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple chemical inside unlabeled spray bottle in back on drain board of 3 companies sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top surface of dish machine next to door **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soup container used to dispense rice from bulk container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-15-4

Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -establishment has added dining area, only prior approval for 10 seats. Provided operator with seating evaluation form. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-63-4

Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. -drip from hood at front side of line in front of stoves **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-20-4

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

Warning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand wash sink missing sign next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters heavily soiled with debris -ansul lines at hood system -top shelf of lowboy cooler across from stove **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.