LAJAWAB INDIAN CUISINE
2705 54 AVE N STE 3
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of nuts on floor in dry storage
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of frozen chicken in standing water in prep area Operator started water **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved raw shell eggs from upper shelf of reach in cooler to bottom of cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (57F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler racks
- 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. Several items in walk in cooler require date marking. Discussed with operator
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
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 12/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 8 dead roaches behind coolers in dry storage room 2 dead roaches inside dish machine **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 dead roach behind door in bathroom hallway **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: 2 dead roaches in dish sink near dish machine. 1 dead roach in dish storage rack on cooks line **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 3 live roaches on reach in coolers in dry storage room 1 live roach on trash can in bathroom hallway 1 live roach in bathroom cabinet in men's room 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gaskets near entrance of kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling above cooks line 1 live roach behind metal pipe near cooks line 2 live roaches in corner of make line shelf 14 live roaches inside clean dish shelving at end of cooks line 1 live roach on dish machine wall 1 live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches running across lobby floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 live roach in men's bathroom cabinet 1 live roach behind fire extinguisher in bathroom hallway 5 live roaches in security light above entrance to kitchen 1 live roach behind pipe above cooks line 1 live roach on ceiling above dish machine 1 live roach in ceiling corner near walk in cooler and clean dish rack **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: 1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler near entrance of kitchen 3 live roaches on ceiling/in wall crack above dish machine 1 live roach under dish machine on wall 1 live roach running out from under cooks line 1 live roach on fly light at end of cooks line **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 8 dead roaches behind coolers in dry storage room 2 dead roaches inside dish machine **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 dead roach behind door in bathroom hallway **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 3 live roaches on reach in coolers in dry storage room 1 live roach on trash can in bathroom hallway 1 live roach in bathroom cabinet in men's room 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gaskets near entrance of kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling above cooks line 1 live roach behind metal pipe near cooks line 2 live roaches in corner of make line shelf 14 live roaches inside clean dish shelving at end of cooks line 1 live roach on dish machine wall 1 live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches running across lobby floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 1 live roach in men's bathroom cabinet 1 live roach behind fire extinguisher in bathroom hallway 5 live roaches in security light above entrance to kitchen 1 live roach behind pipe above cooks line 1 live roach on ceiling above dish machine 1 live roach in ceiling corner near walk in cooler and clean dish rack **Time Extended**
- 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 8 dead roaches behind coolers in dry storage room 2 dead roaches inside dish machine **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 3 live roaches on reach in coolers in dry storage room 1 live roach on trash can in bathroom hallway 1 live roach in bathroom cabinet in men's room 2 live roaches in reach in cooler gaskets near entrance of kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling above cooks line 1 live roach behind metal pipe near cooks line 2 live roaches in corner of make line shelf 14 live roaches inside clean dish shelving at end of cooks line 1 live roach on dish machine wall 1 live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches running across lobby floor **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings under storage rack behind reach in cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: 4 rodent droppings in rear of glass reach in cooler near entrance of kitchen **Time Extended**
- 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches in dining room 5 dead roaches in dry storage room One dead roach near ice machine carrying egg sac One dead roach near bathrooms
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door open
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 25 live roaches under reach in cooler in dry storage room 2 live roaches in pos cabinet in lobby 1 live roach in door jam of dry storage room 25 live roaches under right reach in cooler in dry storage room 7 live roaches on air filter in between coolers in dry storage room 14 live roaches in wall next to dish machine 1 roach on outlet behind reach in cooler on cooks line 2 roaches under prep prep table on cooks line
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings under storage rack behind reach in cooler in kitchen
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 lb bag of rice chewed by rodent.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and cleaners stored above food prep area near dish pit in kitchen
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food service items stored in hand was sink **Corrected On-Site**
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).