MAHARAJA BISTRO AND CAFE LLC
7256 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 973-870-1550
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026006114 | Nov 14, 2025 | May 4, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line, bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator discarded during the inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in reach in cooler opposite microwave in kitchen, employee food stored amongst food for customers. Operator removed and stored to the lower shelf away from customer food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in kitchen, employee phone on preparation table. Employee moved and stored away from food.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without proper hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen,Buss pan of beans soaking, bottle of oil in box stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen next to stove, shelves are soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low boy cooler opposite cook line. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to operator.
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 to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for sanitizer buckets and 3 compartment sink when using quaternary as the main sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared bathroom is missing covered receptacle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line flip top, grooved cutting board and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy freezer opposite dough mixer, gasket is soiled with food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Nov 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing dishes in 3 compartment sink without a sanitizing step. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink and sanitize dishes. Three compartment sink was set up reading quaternary 200 ppm. Operator sanitized dishes.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. West lake cooler in ware washing area, raw beef not commercially packaged stored in same container as commercially packaged ready to eat mixed vegetables. Operator removed raw beef storing to the lower shelf of freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Observed in flip top at cook line, raw shrimp over ready to eat hash browns. Operator removed raw shrimp and stored separately in another cooler. 2. West lake cooler at entrance to kitchen- raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken to the lower shelf of cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to operator.
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 to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for sanitizer buckets and 3 compartment sink when using quaternary as the main sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For two employees hired less than 60 days. Emailed food reporting agreement to manager.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared bathroom is missing covered receptacle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line flip top, grooved cutting board and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in low boy cooler next to dough mixer, employee open beverage stored among items for customers. Operator removed and stored in separate area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in kitchen, Bags on flour on floor,cases of beverages on floor,cases of tomato sauce on floor. Operator unable to elevate items during inspection due to limited space.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, spoon used for cooking in standing water at 89F. Operator discarded water during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy freezer opposite dough mixer, gasket is soiled with food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat chicken in 2 door cooler Westlake cooler. Operator rearranged the proper way.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In 2 door reach in freezer, frozen raw beef over frozen raw fish, and frozen raw fish over frozen pre cooked vegetables. Not all products in original packaging. Provided print out guide to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener by triple sink area, soiled. Operator removed and placed in triple sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in 2 door westlake cooler, not labeled. Per operator food prepared more than 24 hours ago.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen over the stove top, next to the wall. 2 ceiling tiles missing.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pot stored in direct contact with the floor. Operator removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee dessert and eggs not seperated from regular food in 2 door westlake cooler. Operator removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting raw chicken with no hair restraint
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of cooked ready to eat food stored inside clean pot. Pot in direct contact with floor. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Box of oil in front of prep table, in direct contact with floor. Operator removed. 2 bags of onions stored in direct contact with the floor. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom used by customers and employees, provided print out of handwashing sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 door west lake cooler, build up of food debris and grease on left side
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not properly inverted or protected by original casing on top shelf
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board. Operator removed
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor next to stove area, build up of grease and food debris
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.