TAJ MAHAL BENGAL INDIAN CUISINE
4579 NW 36 ST · MIAMI SPRINGS · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-15-4High 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.
03D-05-4High 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.
35A-05-4High 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**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 15 + roach droppings underneath a shelf in the dry storage area.
01B-02-4High 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.
Intermediate 4
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed 2 stained cutting board in use in the kitchen area.
22-28-4Intermediate – 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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap front handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
23-06-4Basic – 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 .
36-75-4Basic – 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**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers with food contact surface up.
35A-03-4Basic – 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.
08B-12-4Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed uncovered tray with veggie samosas ( vegetable empanada) inside walking cooler.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall in front of women restroom.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
38-07-4Basic – 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**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
14-31-4Basic – 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.
35B-05-4Basic – 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.
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dry storage dirty and disorganized.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All throughout the kitchen and warewashing area.
02D-01-5Basic – 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.
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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.