Maharaja Indian Cusine

6290 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Maharaja Indian Cusine stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of paint stored under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above food preparation area and lighter. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door and extremely difficult to open door.

14-69-4

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

38-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease build up and beginning to drip.

23-03-4

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout kitchen. Observed holes in wall in dry storage area and in kitchen under handwash sink off the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in cookline and throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat sauce. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used for placing naan bread in tandoor oven. Operator removed from service. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-05-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Dishes at buffet not inverted. Operator inverted dishes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maharaja Indian Cusine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maharaja Indian Cusine on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maharaja Indian Cusine?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maharaja Indian Cusine.

How does Maharaja Indian Cusine compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Maharaja Indian Cusine most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Maharaja Indian Cusine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Maharaja Indian Cusine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maharaja Indian Cusine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Maharaja Indian Cusine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Maharaja Indian Cusine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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