Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TAJ MAHAL BENGAL INDIAN CUISINE

4579 NW 36 ST · MIAMI SPRINGS · Dade County · FL 33166

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 24, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2811028
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6628379
DBPR license2320282

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 24, 2019 2:20 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 26, 2019 11:51 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#15High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed salt inside a Home Depot orange container ( not food grade) to store salt.

#16High Priority03D-05-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Observed cooked curry chicken from last night 1/23 ( according Chef) still at 65°f inside a reach in cooler in the main kitchen area.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a nest with approximately 15+ plus live roaches on the wall above the 3 compartment sink in the warewashing, also approximately 25+ live roaches crawling on the wall next to the stove in the kitchen area, approximately 10 + live roaches behind the paper posted on warewashing area wall. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#18High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 15 + roach droppings underneath a shelf in the dry storage area.

#19High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked curry chicken from last night 1/23/19 ( according Chef)inside a cooler still at 65°f.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed 2 stained cutting board in use in the kitchen area.

#21Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.observed accumulation of old food residue inside reach in cooler located in the main kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap front handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 14

#1Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed a lot of old food debris on the top of the cabinet in the front, above a table to stored some utensils and plates, above shelves in the kitchen and on the exterior of food containers .

#2Basic36-75-4

Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Observed accumulation of food debris underneath shelves all throughout the front area and under cooking kitchen equipments. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers with food contact surface up.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on premises in a dry storage room and 2 inside light cover in the men restroom.

#5Basic08B-12-4

Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed uncovered tray with veggie samosas ( vegetable empanada) inside walking cooler.

#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall in front of women restroom.

#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#8Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a light with missing cover in the warewashing area ( above dishwashing machine) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#10Basic14-31-4

Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and samosa ( chicken empanadas) stored in direct contact with plastic Thank you shopping market bags.

#11Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed a gap on the top of the dry storage exterior door. Dead roaches and roach droppings present in the area.

#12Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dry storage dirty and disorganized.

#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All throughout the kitchen and warewashing area.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, flour and coconut powder in plastic containers without label to identify the products in the dry storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.