SAJNA INDIAN CUISINE
1933 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in poor repair at cook line flip top cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in kitchen area soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Establishment currently under warning for violation. Current call back due May 18th **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Establishment currently under warning for violation. Current call back due May 18th **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches under tape covering scorched electrical outlet behind prep table next to triple sink in kitchen area. Observed approximately 10 roaches in control device located in back of cook line flip top. Observed 3 dead roaches on top of dish machine in kitchen Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in poor repair at cook line flip top cooler Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in kitchen area soiled Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken stored above bottled drink in 3 door reach in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches under tape covering scorched electrical outlet behind prep table next to triple sink in kitchen area Observed 2 live roaches behind light on wall in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed approximately 15 live roaches under milk crate on cardboard lined shelf directly next to cook line flip top. Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of control device located in back of cook line flip top Observed approximately 30 live roaches on top of dish machine under chemicals and wall behind dish machine in kitchen area Observed approximately 10 live roaches on side of dish machine. Observed 3 live roaches inside of middle hinge of chest freezer behind cook line flip top. Observed 2 live roaches inside of triple sink 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
- 47-02-4:Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line flip top Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw lamb stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in chest freezer. Operator moved to food grade container Corrected On-Site 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) 866-372-7233.2 expired provided, 4 employees employed Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All provided food handler certificates expired Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in poor repair at cook line flip top
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 75F at cook line. Operator removed utensils to ware washing area, discarded water Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf under cook line prep table. Operator removed and discarded Corrected On-Site
- 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer empty. Operator replaced, primed and retested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken stored above bottled beer in 3 door glass reach in cooler, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
- 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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/13/2024
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 6/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in tomato sauce bucket in 3 door reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloths on top of tandoori oven. Employee removed all soiled cloths and replaced with clean. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of TCS tomato sauce not covered in 3 door glass cooler. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table next to flip top. Operator placed towel on sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbed raw chicken with bare hands and placed chicken in deep fryer, employee then proceeded to grab clean plate to scoop rice from rice pot. Employee put on gloves without washing hands and handle plate to scoop rice a second time. Discussed proper hand washing and gloved procedures with operator. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked chick peas in 3 door glass serv-ware. Operator moved to proper placement. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor next to flip top cooler. Operator killed roach and removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine strips. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink at cook line. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site 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 container of TCS tomato sauce not date mark. Per Operator prepared 3 days ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85F degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen by exit door. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk spice containers on dry goods shelf. Employee removed all cups. Corrected On-Site
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in front of triple sink and tandoori oven.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen preparing foods without hair restraints. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hand mixer wand in container of standing water by microwave in corner of kitchen.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under yellow cutting board by microwave near entrance to kitchen. Employee removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave closest to upright freezer in corner kitchen has food debris buildup.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloths hanging on oven door and on top of tandoori oven. Employee removed all soiled cloths and replaced with clean. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Observed in kitchen left glassfront cooler, cooked lentils being stored in yogurt container with no label. Per manager, prepared less than 24 hrs and manager labeled container. 2) In upright freezer in corner of kitchen, multiple yogurt containers used for other foods without labeling. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in prep area failed to wash hands before putting gloves to prep raw chicken.
- 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. Bulletin printed and provided. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty buspan and sheet tray on top of hand sink in kitchen. Employee removed pans. Corrected On-Site
- 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. In upright freezer in corner of kitchen, multiple yogurt containers of various foods without date marking.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).