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TAJ INDIAN GRILL

TAJ INDIAN GRILL located in COOPER CITY has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

5602 S FLAMINGO RD, COOPER CITY 33330

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/18/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13551679

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 5 int, 13 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercial salmon and mahi defrosted in reduced oxygen bags. See stop sale. Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One unisex bathroom Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red and flip top cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on shelf next to clean plates. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone charging on flip top cooler shelf. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice on kitchen floor. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 109F. Operator turned up flame. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of 2 microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food not covered in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed veal 34F sitting in a container at room temperature on prep table. Operator was preparing to cook. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Ppm chlorine. Operator added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored on top of package spinach. In reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercial salmon and mahi defrosted in reduced oxygen bags. See stop sale. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside the hand washing sink at cook line. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Puthottile William Kurian Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired training. Warning

10/16/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10918919

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front bar.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at multiple microwave handles.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at unisex restroom.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oil and plastic bottles of water stored directly on the floor, employee stored items correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in multiple cooler- food not covered, employee covered items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at sink in kitchen - chicken (56F - Cold Holding) thawing in standing water, employee ran water. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Raw fish ( not commercially packaged) stored on top of cooked veggies. Employee stored correctly.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sink - thawing chicken (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Item not portioned or prepared today. Employee started cooking item. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container on shelf - on-site fried eggplant (75F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Employee discarded at will.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen - green cutting board soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler - chicken curry prepared 48 prior to inspection without date mark. Employee provided date mark. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

4/30/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10793903

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**

3/6/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10740934

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 6 int, 8 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in Atosa freezer not identified or segregated from restaurant foods. Operator discarded at will. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraints. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on dry storage floor. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cookline. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked goat meat and chicken stored in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label container Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed 2 employees touching their cellular phones and then engaging in food preparation without washing hands. After brief education, employees wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can with hotshot ant spray next to dishwashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed no proof of training for most employees. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken and goat meat stored in refrigerator. Per operator, both items cooked 2 days ago. Warning

12/11/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8757386

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insecticide sprayer stored above mop sink. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top cooler in kitchen - raw marinated chicken stored over fried cauliflower. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed poster to operator. Repeat Violation Warning

3/28/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8599105

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry goods storage area. 1 gallon of cooking oil 3 cans of tomatoes sauce Employee moved to shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Regular wiping cloth used to cover bread dough, employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter- paper cups next to board of fake bills. Employee moved cups . Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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 emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

1/29/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8598782

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8367563

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above food preparation area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored on floor, employee rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature, employee placed under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), employee set up triple sink to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid during inspection, confirmation number: 236049793. Corrected On-Site Warning