TAJ INDIAN GRILL
5602 S FLAMINGO RD, COOPER CITY 33330
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).