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
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing dishes in 3 compartment sink without a sanitizing step. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink and sanitize dishes. Three compartment sink was set up reading quaternary 200 ppm. Operator sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. West lake cooler in ware washing area, raw beef not commercially packaged stored in same container as commercially packaged ready to eat mixed vegetables. Operator removed raw beef storing to the lower shelf of freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Observed in flip top at cook line , raw shrimp over ready to eat hash browns. Operator removed raw shrimp and stored separately in another cooler. 2. West lake cooler at entrance to kitchen- raw chicken stored over cooked chicken . Operator moved raw chicken to the lower shelf of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
11-03-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Emailed poster to operator. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for sanitizer buckets and 3 compartment sink when using quaternary as the main sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **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. For two employees hired less than 60 days. Emailed food reporting agreement to manager. **Warning**
Basic 9
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared bathroom is missing covered receptacle. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line flip top , grooved cutting board and is no longer cleanable. **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 in low boy cooler next to dough mixer, employee open beverage stored among items for customers. Operator removed and stored in separate area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in kitchen , Bags on flour on floor ,cases of beverages on floor ,cases of tomato sauce on floor. Operator unable to elevate items during inspection due to limited space. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, spoon used for cooking in standing water at 89F. Operator discarded water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy freezer opposite dough mixer, gasket is soiled with food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:39 AM.
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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.