Royal Spice

5537 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Indian
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 82, putting Royal Spice squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes and a few pans stored in produce sink as well as vegetable sink. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Dishes and pans were removed and both sinks were sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a small container of butter chicken (56F), fried cauliflower (54f) and fried onion (51F) being cooled on a rack in ambient temperatures. According to PIC, these TCS foods were prepared and placed on a rack at 11am so only an hours has passed. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer fr...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed an employee not wearing a beard restrain. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: Employee voluntarily left the kitchen because they run out of beard restrains. PIC ordered more beard restrains.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
82
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an unclean can opener blade with what appeared to be rust. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC voluntarily placed the blade into three compartment sink to be properly washed and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried fish sitting on a cooling rack. According to PIC the fish has been sitting on a rack for more than four hours. The fish was reaching 75F. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Using rapid cooling equipment; Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Adding ice as an ingredient; Other effective methods. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded the fried fish.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed all four employees not wearing hair or beard restrains. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: All four employees voluntarily put on hair and beard restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Spice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Spice on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Spice?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Royal Spice.

How does Royal Spice compare to other restaurants in Dunwoody?

Royal Spice most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dunwoody average of 82.

Has Royal Spice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royal Spice have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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