Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ZAIKA INDIAN CUISINE

2176 NE 123 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33181

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3473465
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8784462
DBPR license2328328

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority03C-44-5

High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tikka (156F-162F – Cooking) taken off the tandoori oven, operator cooked chicken tikka (180F – Cooking). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw lamb chops in the reach in cooler in the storage room.

#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken tikka (55F – Cold Holding); lamb chops (54F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler from the night before, as per operator.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tikka (55F – Cold Holding); lamb chops (54F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler from the night before, as per operator.

Basic 11

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in the storage area with ambient temperature of 56F.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long cutting in front of fryers.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed garbonzo beans can stored on the floor in the prep area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In the front of the cook line.

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed samosa thawing in room temperature in the kitchen. Operator placed back into reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#10Basic36-27-5

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

#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.