MAHARAJA BISTRO AND CAFE LLC
7256 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat chicken in 2 door cooler Westlake cooler. Operator rearranged the proper way. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In 2 door reach in freezer, frozen raw beef over frozen raw fish, and frozen raw fish over frozen pre cooked vegetables. Not all products in original packaging. Provided print out guide to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener by triple sink area, soiled. Operator removed and placed in triple sink **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in 2 door westlake cooler, not labeled. Per operator food prepared more than 24 hours ago.
Basic 12
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen over the stove top, next to the wall. 2 ceiling tiles missing.
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pot stored in direct contact with the floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee dessert and eggs not seperated from regular food in 2 door westlake cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting raw chicken with no hair restraint
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of cooked ready to eat food stored inside clean pot. Pot in direct contact with floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of oil in front of prep table, in direct contact with floor. Operator removed. 2 bags of onions stored in direct contact with the floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom used by customers and employees, provided print out of handwashing sign**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 door west lake cooler, build up of food debris and grease on left side
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not properly inverted or protected by original casing on top shelf
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor next to stove area, build up of grease and food debris
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.