ROYAL RASOI EXPRESS
3837 S NOVA RD, Port Orange FL 32127 · 201-647-7630
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2024
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -4 live flying insects in prep area around table across from stoves, landing in wiping clothe -2 flying insects around back door/ceiling
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. More than 30 seats for customers inside the establishment. Operator must provide seating increase evaluation approved by local authorities having jurisdiction for sewage and fire limitations.
Jul 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -4 live flying insects in prep area around table across from stoves, landing in wiping clothe -2 flying insects around back door/ceiling
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. More than 30 seats for customers inside the establishment. Operator must provide seating increase evaluation approved by local authorities having jurisdiction for sewage and fire limitations.
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -4 live flying insects in prep area around table across from stoves, landing in wiping clothe -2 flying insects around back door/ceiling
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food. -raw poultry on shelf above sauce/cooked vegetables/peeled/cut onion inside walk in cooler
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink next to 3 compartment sink in back
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone plugged in on multi use stainless steel prep table
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. More than 30 seats for customers inside the establishment. Operator must provide seating increase evaluation approved by local authorities having jurisdiction for sewage and fire limitations.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -115F
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink next to 3 compartment sink in back
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -back door left open during operation, several flies present in prep areas
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand wash sink missing sign next to 3 compartment sink
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. -container of prescription medicine on shelf next to some seasonings and above prep table below containing clean utensils
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.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -severely dented cans of tomatoes in can rack
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
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.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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
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
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple chemical inside unlabeled spray bottle in back on drain board of 3 companies sink
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top surface of dish machine next to door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soup container used to dispense rice from bulk container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.
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
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand wash sink missing sign next to 3 compartment sink
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
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -person in charge added napkins to stations missing paper towels
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used ti dispense seasoning next to microwave
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -around dish machine floor drain
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of fryer oil in floor in dry storage
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -spoon handle resting inside pan of non tcs food Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand sink next to small fridge at entrance to kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of bulk dry goods containers at entrance to cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken unpackaged from commercial packaging for prep into lexan, stored above some ready to eat/cooked foods inside chest freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cottage cheese 58F for 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cubed cottage cheese 58F for 4 hours, see stop sale. -onion sauce 47F for 2 hours, manager reheated to 165F
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. -partially frozen 31-39F Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of microwave on cook line, upper portion
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken unpackaged from commercial packaging for prep into lexan, stored above some ready to eat/cooked foods inside chest freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cottage cheese 58F for 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cubed cottage cheese 58F for 4 hours, see stop sale. -onion sauce 47F for 2 hours, manager reheated to 165F
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour container
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. -partially frozen 31-39F Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ladle in standing water across from grill
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of microwave on cook line, upper portion
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.