TAJ INDIAN GRILL
5602 S FLAMINGO RD · COOPER CITY · Broward County · FL 33330
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw marinated chicken stored over cooked chicken pieces. Operator stored correctly. Observed low boy front counter raw shell eggs not pasteurized stored over a container sauce. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes then handled a clean glass without washing hands. Explained to operator proper hand washing.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line butter (71F – Cold Holding) per operator left at room temperature to soften. Left out of temperature approximately 3 hours. Suggested to operator to place on time is a public health control. Operator will use time now. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spoons stored in hand washing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 7
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt and sugar containers the handle in contact with product.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of one microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloths in use. On cook line operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cooked food not covered in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:46 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 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.