Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota

Last inspected:

6290 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Overview

Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has accumulated 170 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.5 per visit. The facility faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Inspection records show a pattern of warnings followed by compliance callbacks, with the most significant enforcement activity occurring in early 2022 when inspectors documented 24 violations including 6 high-priority violations and recommended an administrative complaint.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
170Violations
0Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 6.5 violations / inspection 6.5 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2022009739 $400.00 Feb 11, 2022 Fort Lauderdale
7--2019042314 $200.00 Jul 12, 2019 Miami (Doral)

Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections33 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota last inspected?
Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota had?
Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota find?
Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota been fined?
Maharaja Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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