DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MAHARAJA BISTRO AND CAFE LLC

7256 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Florida, 33313
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10816583

  • 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 tilapia thawing in reach in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed from package Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on December 1 2024
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor by fryer operator removed cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on prep table
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions,case of plastic water bottles , case of canned tomato sauce stored on kitchen floor.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with Chana Daal and wheat flour.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line shelf pans stored.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle at inside low boy cooler at prep station
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler unwashed scallions over carafes of water
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line next to fryer
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet nesting in mop bucket
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping a spill off the floor and then then engaged in food preparation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro stored in a plastic t shirt bag in reach in refrigerator.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee with dirty dishes then removed a lemon from reach in cooler without washing hands.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and butter oil (51F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of another container in flip top cooler. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Not portion or prep today Operator placed inside flip top cooler overnight. Observed bus pan of cooked white rice (58F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature, per operator removed from cooler 1 hour ago. Operator placed back in cooler.Not portion or prep today.**Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator had infrared thermometer.

Inspection Date: 6/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817520

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10816317

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bag of cilantro stored with yogurt in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Still observed.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese prepared 4/7/25 not date marked in black reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Still observed.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed proof of training for one employee on duty at the time of callback inspection, however no proof of training for employees on duty at the time of initial inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782455

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measuring cup handle stored touching uncooked white rice in rice bin in kitchen. Observed scoop handle stored touching fried onions, besan on shelf next to hand wash sink. Employee removed stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed roof of microwave soiled with old food debris. Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of reach in freezer (used for prep) across from cook line. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bag of cilantro stored with yogurt in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in reach in cooler next to kitchen entry door, raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (43-45F - Cold Holding), milk dough (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Sees stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in reach in cooler next to kitchen entry door, raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (43-45F - Cold Holding), milk dough (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Sees stop sale. - at room temperature in kitchen white rice (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer stored with ingredients users in restaurant. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese prepared 4/7/25 not date marked in black reach-in cooler. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning