TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE
2216 NE 123 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in coolers. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the reach in cooler.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both hand washing sinks.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents dusted.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor not smoothly easy to clean.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by triple sink.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under handwashing sink by cooking equipments.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by cooking equipments.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sin by cooking equipments.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris in hand washing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: On 4/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection hand washing sink is soiled. **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on reach in cooler door handles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: On 4/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Admin Complaint
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: On 4/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink in disrepair. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor in kitchen area under the shelves inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: On 4/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink in disrepair. Warning **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: On 4/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: On 4/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink in disrepair. Warning Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: On 4/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning Admin Complaint
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: On 4/4/2024 at the time of the callback inspection walk in cooler shelves rusted and soiled. Repeat Violation Warning Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in hand washing sink. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on reach in cooler door handles. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor in kitchen area under the shelves inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.reach in freezer ice buildup. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink in disrepair. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in it. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand sink by triple sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. Warning **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler doors soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler doors soiled. Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under the cooking equipments. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under the cooking equipments. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. Warning **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection observed plastic gallons with oil on the flooring in-dry storage room **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler doors soiled. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in dry storage room. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees in preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under the cooking equipments. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes cloth on top of the preparation table. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under the blender on top of the preparation table. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the wall in the kitchen by triple sink. Observed 10 plus live roaches inside the drain board brackets by triple sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).
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