TAJ-INDIAN CUISINE
2734 E FOWLER AVE #B · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336126275
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauce in walk in cooler
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches by behind stove observed 8 live in onions crate by stove 1 live coming out crack of wall **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Over rice
Intermediate 4
02C-03-4Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by table **Repeat Violation**
Basic 12
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. In. Poker gaskets and around kitchen on equipment and shelves
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Too numerous to count behind curtains at front door visible to public
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple food items not covered
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:34 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.