TAJ MAHAL MASALA
2050 11 AVE · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw meat over dumplings in reach in freezer. Operator removed dumplings **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in ROP
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. paneer (71F – Cold Holding); eggs ambient (51F – Cold Holding) in cooler for 1 hour. Manger removed **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
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/
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. Emailed form to operator to have employees sign **Corrective Action Taken**
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 meat in walk in cooler. Employee added date mark **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient 52f
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 portions of salmon thawed
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Pot of meat on floor on kitchen cook line
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server areas sink
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On prep table next to prep sink
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooks line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:25 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.