TAJ INDIAN GRILL
5602 S FLAMINGO RD · COOPER CITY · Broward County · FL 33330
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed 2 employees touching their cellular phones and then engaging in food preparation without washing hands. After brief education, employees wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can with hotshot ant spray next to dishwashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. -Observed no proof of training for most employees. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken and goat meat stored in refrigerator. Per operator, both items cooked 2 days ago. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in Atosa freezer not identified or segregated from restaurant foods. Operator discarded at will. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraints. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cookline. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked goat meat and chicken stored in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.