TAJ INDIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
529 Northwest Prima Vista Boulevard
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34983
Saint Lucie County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of food stored on floor to cool Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen, manager had sign and posted Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg cooler Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large stone oven observed large stone missing, manager states it is not in use and in the process of replacing it
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Mango chutney bulk Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind mop sink Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg cooler behind bar
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink in bar area leaking
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg over cut cheese in walk in cooler
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer hindges broken
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hot water heater
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Food container stored on floor in patio
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. On patio Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lamb 47-42f cold holding , container filled over fill line advised to rapid chill and don't over fill
- 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/
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots on floor. Manager had employee rewash and place on shelf Corrected On-Site
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used on dough
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78f, drained water Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items in bar area stored on ground.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Extra equipment stored in outside bar area not being used.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over garlic and veggies in walk in cooler, raw chicken over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 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/. 7 employees present at time of training
- 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. Some new employees Repeat Violation
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).