Zaika Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Zaika Indian Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Zaika Indian Cuisine's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Debris inside the dishwasher.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container inside the flour bucket in kitchen area. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in food preparation area.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris inside reach under cooking equipments and under shelves in dry storage room.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach reach in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed approximately employee changing gloves without washing hands, Employee was instructed to wash hands and then change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, chi peas and eggplant held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Food debris inside dishwasher machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on wall by prep-sink.
36-27-5
58
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Food de inside washing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside rice bucket.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on top the preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dry storage preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tikka (156F-162F - Cooking) taken off the tandoori oven, operator cooked chicken tikka (180F - Cooking). **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken tikka (55F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler from the night before, as per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw lamb chops in the reach in cooler in the storage room.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tikka (55F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler from the night before, as per operator.
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in the storage area with ambient temperature of 56F.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long cutting in front of fryers.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed garbonzo beans can stored on the floor in the prep area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In the front of the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed samosa thawing in room temperature in the kitchen. Operator placed back into reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
32
May 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of raw lamb inside reach in freezer. Manager separated chicken from lamb. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Goat, lamb and pasta held more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed dishwasher machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle inside the rice container. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under the shelves inside walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags with rice on the floor in dry storage room..
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2023
50-17-3
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. Poster was provided to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked: chicken, chickpeas and lamb held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Food debris inside washing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the rice
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with chicken on the floor in the kitchen. Chef Pick it up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on plastic container.
16-46-4
50
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: On 6/22/2023 at the time of callback inspection Naresh Choudhury. 4/15/2019 ServSafe
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in cooler. Advised PIC, he corrected it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: On 6/22/2023 at the time of callback inspection
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: On 6/22/2023 at the time of callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: lamb, chicken, chickpea, and lentil held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: On 12/08/22 at the time of the callback inspection Cooked: lamb, chicken, chickpea, and lentil held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in oven. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: On 12/08/22 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler shelves rusted **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food items cooked not identified by common name **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: On 12/08/22 at the time of the callback inspection no labels **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaika Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaika Indian Cuisine on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaika Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zaika Indian Cuisine.
How does Zaika Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Zaika Indian Cuisine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Zaika Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zaika Indian Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zaika Indian Cuisine 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 Zaika Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zaika Indian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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