TAJ INDIAN GRILL
5602 S FLAMINGO RD · COOPER CITY · Broward County · FL 33330
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Ppm chlorine. Operator added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored on top of package spinach. In reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed commercial salmon and mahi defrosted in reduced oxygen bags. See stop sale. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside the hand washing sink at cook line. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Puthottile William Kurian **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired training. **Warning**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles **Warning**
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. Observed commercial salmon and mahi defrosted in reduced oxygen bags. See stop sale. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One unisex bathroom **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red and flip top cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on shelf next to clean plates. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **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 employee cell phone charging on flip top cooler shelf. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice on kitchen floor. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 109F. Operator turned up flame. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of 2 microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food not covered in reach in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed veal 34F sitting in a container at room temperature on prep table. Operator was preparing to cook. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.