Zaika Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
33
Score
Zaika Indian Cuisine appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Sunrise facility scores 78, putting Zaika Indian Cuisine on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken cold held in flip top cooler at 47F. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed and stored in walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a bicycle and 3 scooters stored in dry storage area.
43-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances build up on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee used handwriting sink to thawed shrimp. After brief education, operator removed shrimp from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
14-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container.
10-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -Observed 2 light shield missing in kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed lamb thawing in standing water at 43F . Operator placed underneath running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
35
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to main grill - container of ghee butter (82F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item on stove to bring up temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in front of main grill - cooked curry chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (51F - Cold Holding); onion sauce (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in front of main grill - cooked curry chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (51F - Cold Holding); onion sauce (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw chicken (not commercially packaged) stored over raw lamb.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at rear of kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored directly on flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator removed and stored correctly. **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 cell phone and car keys stored on shelf right above preparing table. Operator removed and stored correctly.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employees put proper hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler - container of tamarind sauce stored directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment, wet wiping cloths not stored in solution.
21-12-4
39
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaika Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaika Indian Cuisine on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaika Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaika Indian Cuisine.
How does Zaika Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Zaika Indian Cuisine most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Zaika Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zaika Indian Cuisine have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zaika Indian Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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