TAJ MODERN INDIAN CUISINE
2290 TOWN CENTER AVE #115 · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32940
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 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washer machine reading 0ppm. Prime sanitizer retested it and still reading 0ppm. Manager is instructed to set 3 compartment sink just for one sink to be sanitation. Dish washer machine can still wash and rinse **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Manager has stated that they dump there wastes in outside patio floor drain. Manager is advised to dump there wastes water in proper mop sink between male and female bathroom
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Underneath 2 door reach in cooler had raw chicken over fried chicken. Manager put raw chicken under fried chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine test strips
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 11
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage secured **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping Cloth is use to put bread into tandoori oven.
23-03-4Basic – Flip top make station gaskets and behind flip top cover. And underneath 2 door reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of raw onions wasn't 6 inches off the floor. Manager **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed by manager **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave in kitchen
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Manager is covering the food **Corrective Action Taken**
14-17-4Basic – Walk in cooler shelving is soiled
36-27-5Basic – Walls and floors are soiled underneath equipment and cooking equipment in kitchen
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath 3 compartment sink
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unmarked spray bottle with clear liquid ( water ) not labeled. Manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:03 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.