Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen has 10 inspections in the public record. Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen was last inspected on Oct 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of hair gel stored next to dry goods in the server hallway. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored under their cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
64
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used as a scoop. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug for their dumpster.
33-11-4
64
Jan 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple seasoning containers. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the dumpster missing a drain plug. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored in the reach in and walk in coolers not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor under the cook line. **Warning**
36-01-4
45
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of digestive aid stored above the cook line. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator placed soap there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator moved the cases. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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 .
10-01-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Feb 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-03: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of antacids stored above the food make table in the kitchen. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - 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.
14-31-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front counter hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees working in the kitchen without hair restraints on.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed the cases on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
23
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to bottled beverages in the front counter area. Owner retype bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen.
How does Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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