Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE

4778 OKEECHOBEE BLVD · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33417-4626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3469180
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8780177
DBPR license6013655

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 7, 2024 4:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 8, 2024 9:37 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#3High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – In Kitchen; Employee washed hands with no soap. Advised operator who spoke with employee Employee washed hands with soap **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk-in Cooler; Raw portioned chicken over cooked chicken. Operator fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In Kitchen; Approximately 6 live roaches under dish washing machine In kitchen; Approximately 2 live roaches under prep sink on the floor In kitchen ; Approximately 2 live roaches under triple sink on floor In Prep room; Approximately 2 live roaches in direct contact with single use bowls and lids In prep area; approximately 2 live roaches on low boy cooler

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip Top Cooler; cooked lamb (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); onion sauce (52F – Cold Holding); tomato gravy (52F – Cold Holding); sautéed onions (52F – Cold Holding); coconut milk (52F – Cold Holding) Per operator not portioned or prepared today Per operator held in cooler for four and a half hours See stop sale

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip Top Cooler; cooked lamb (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); onion sauce (52F – Cold Holding); tomato gravy (52F – Cold Holding); sautéed onions (52F – Cold Holding); coconut milk (52F – Cold Holding) Per operator not portioned or prepared today Per operator held in cooler for four and a half hours See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In Kitchen; Handwashing sink used to store dirty utensil Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of training for employees hired more than sixty days

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen; Approximately 5 dead roaches on top of dishwashing machine In Kitchen; Approximately 6 dead roaches in corner on floor behind dishwashing machine In kitchen; Approximately 40 dead roaches along the corners of the floor

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.