Royal Rasoi Express

3837 S Nova Rd, Port Orange, FL 32127
Indian
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Royal Rasoi Express has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

The city-wide average is 66, putting Royal Rasoi Express squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
10-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: -hand sink at entrance to kitchen **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand wash sink missing sign next to 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
14
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cottage cheese 58F for 4 hours - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
06-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of microwave on cook line, upper portion - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
55
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cottage cheese 58F for 4 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - 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
08A-02-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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.
06-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ladle in standing water across from grill **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of microwave on cook line, upper portion
22-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
35
Sep 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Rasoi Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Rasoi Express on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Royal Rasoi Express compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?

Royal Rasoi Express most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Orange average of 66.

Has Royal Rasoi Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Royal Rasoi Express have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Royal Rasoi Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.