TACO MASALA
5415 N UNIVERSITY DR · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33351
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked lamb meat cold held at 46F in flip top cooler. Lamb was overstock above chill rim. Per operator, lamb transfer to unit 2 hours before the inspection. Operator removed overstock position to freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on cutting boards at prep station. -Observed accumulation of old food residue on can opener blade.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee washing rice in hand wash sink at front line.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at prep station.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area. Operator label. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
25-25-4Basic – Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of old food debris buildup in box containing plastic wrap.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed splash guard needed between food preparation table and hand wash sink in prep station.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with margarine stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on dry storage floor.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of dirt buildup on Frigidaire freezer. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on wall behind 3 compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:38 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.