Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5445 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has been emergency-closed twice, both times for roach activity: on February 2, 2024 and April 4, 2024. Across 25 inspections dating to at least 2016, the facility accumulated 143 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent: hand-washing failures were cited in at least 4 inspections, shell stock requirements violations in 3, and proper cooking temperatures in at least 2. The facility also received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines, and fire safety violations were documented in February 2024 involving portable fire extinguishers. The most recent inspection on October 3, 2025 found 12 violations, including multiple high-priority findings for shell stock requirements and time-as-control, and resulted in no further action.
Most recent closure: April 4, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Emergency Closure History (2)
Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024020720 | $800.00 | Apr 4, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2024007425 | $400.00 | Feb 2, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Emergency order recommended
Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 10 inspections43 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 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
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between April 4, 2024 and April 5, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota last inspected?
- Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota last shut down?
- Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota was last shut down on April 4, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota are: Proper cooling equipment, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota had?
- Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota find?
- Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota was most recently inspected on October 3, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota been fined?
- Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Tikka Indian Cuisine in Sarasota operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Royal Peacock Indian Kitchen (2024-2024).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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