TACO MASALA
5415 N UNIVERSITY DR · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33351
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 8 seconds
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top; lamb (40-45F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (40-47F – Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed food over filled in container and flip top kept open. Operator removed top layer of food and closed flip top for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot table; chicken, cooked (127-141F – Hot Holding). Per operator food in unit less than 4hrs. Observed the top layer of food out of temperature. Operator made to reheat in microwave to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
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/ As per operator no food manager present at time of inspection
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Thick accumulation of dust build up on ceiling vents in kitchen
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Beard guard not worn as a cook is actively preparing food
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service food container stored in direct contact with floor
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rags left on counter, not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator removed and stored in a bucket **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.