TIKKA INDIAN CUISINE
5445 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941-993-8696
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches in the warewashing area. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024020720 | Apr 4, 2024 | Aug 2, 2024 | $800 |
| 7--2024007425 | Feb 2, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions (71F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the cooked onions had been stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the onions.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions (71F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the cooked onions had been stored at room temperature overnight. Manager discarded the onions.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the kitchen next to the cook line and in the walk in cooler. Manager placed all the containers on a shelf.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an employee cutting fresh green peppers before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut peppers.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee grab a dropped vegetable off the ground to throw away and then grab a knife to go back to work without changing his gloves. Operator had him wash his hands and change gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of hair gel stored next to dry goods in the server hallway. Operator removed it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on a microwave above their prep table. Operator removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone stored on the server prep table and observed an employee bag stored with clean dishes in the back. Operator removed them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored under their cutting board. Operator removed it.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in the standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their test kit for their chlorine dish machine soaked through and unusable.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used as a scoop. Operator removed the scoop.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employee working on the cook line without hair restraints. They placed them on when I walked into the kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in contact with dry foods in the dry storage area. Operator removed the scoops.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug for their dumpster.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the can opener.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the dumpster missing a drain plug.
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat tofu in the right side make table. Operator moved the eggs.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach in the floor of the kitchen. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a rice warmer: Rice (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator decided to begin the cooling process for the rice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the can opener.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple seasoning containers.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches under the cook line. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on the floor of the warewashing area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor under the cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the dumpster missing a drain plug.
Stored food not covered. Observed food stored in the reach in and walk in coolers not covered.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of digestive aid stored above the cook line. Operator removed the container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat milk in the right side reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator placed soap there.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored above the cook line. Operator removed the drink.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator moved the cases.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoops with their handles touching food product in containers of spices in the establishment.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug for the dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Apr 5, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Apr 5, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches in the warewashing area. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up under the cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Apr 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches in the warewashing area. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling vent above the hallway reach in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in the warewashing area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up under the cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Apr 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 roaches in the back triple sink area. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator disposed of them and cleaned the areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vent above the hallway reach in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach underneath the triple sink and 1 dead roach on the floor of the dry storage area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup on the floor beneath the cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 roaches in the back triple sink area. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator disposed of them and cleaned the areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the bottom shelf in the cook line: Ambient shell eggs (80F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in the walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle containing chemicals in the front of house. Operator labeled the bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vent above the hallway reach in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach underneath the triple sink and 1 dead roach on the floor of the dry storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator working with food with no hair restraint. Operator placed on a hair net. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup on the floor beneath the cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black build up on the can opener holder.
Feb 3, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back fire extinguisher under pressure in the red.
Feb 2, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple raw meats stored over ready to eat lentil soup in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the meats.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 12 live roaches in the removable wall knife block by the triple sink. Operator disposed of the knife block, disposed of the roaches, and cleaned and sanitized the area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the kitchen prep counter: Rice (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed rice in the walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the front counter and warewashing area hand washing sinks. Operator put paper towels there. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees working with food without hair restraints. Operator had them put on hair restraints As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed the chicken on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back fire extinguisher under pressure in the red.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of antacids stored above the food make table in the kitchen. Operator removed containers.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade grocery bags in direct contact with meats in the reach in freezer.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a container of household use pesticide on the floor of the back storage area. Operator removed the pesticide.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on the cook line: Ambient shell eggs (75F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they hand been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed eggs in the walk in cooler.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front counter hand wash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed them more copies.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked meats in the walk in cooler stored over 24hrs not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in cases of flour and salt. Operator removed the bowls.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a employee drink above the kitchen make table. Operator removed the drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employe keys on the kitchen prep table and observed employee phones above clean dishes in the warewashing area. Operator removed the items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees working in the kitchen without hair restraints on.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed the cases on a shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ladles in standing water in the kitchen. Operator emptied out the water.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
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