TAJ DARBAR INDIAN CUISINE
1901 NORTH FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 7863791239
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026022309 | Feb 2, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee arrived at work, and immediately went to wash dishes and then prepared rice to cook, without washing hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Thermometer soiled with food debris and black substance. Employee started cleaning thermometer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat, Ras Gullah dessert in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
No chlorine test strips provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with four employees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sinks in kitchen and at front counter soiled. Employee provided paper towels at handwashing sinks.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine at front area soiled with black mold - like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Surface and door handles of reach in freezer soiled with food debris in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's jackets stored over dough in bowl on rack in kitchen. Employee removed jackets from shelf.
Food stored on floor. Several gallons of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee placed oil on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under all tables soiled with grease and food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take away food containers stored upright on shelf in kitchen. Employee placed containers upright.
Stored food not covered. Several foods stored in walk in cooler not covered, prepared yesterday Jackets. Employee covered foods.
Dec 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with five employees at establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to back door soiled with food debris.
Oct 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and raw shrimp stored over cut prepped peppers and cauliflower in lower cooler. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
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. No chlorine test strips available at establishment.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with five employees at establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwashing sinks in kitchen and at front counter. Operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls without handles used as scoops in buckets of salt and sugar. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without hair restraint. Educated employee on proper hair restraints. Employee put on hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Bag of lentils, and two gallons of oil stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Employee placed on shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean utensils in container with water at 82 F next to stove. Employee discarded water..
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves on bottom of prep tables next to back door and next to dishwasher soiled with food debris
Stored food not covered. Several pans of cooked chicken, lamb and potatoes made one day ago, not covered in walk in. Educated operator on food protection. Operator covered food.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to back door soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets and containers of salt and white sugar stored in shelf and under prep table without labels. Operator labelled containers of salt and sugar. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler, milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Barkath Chowdhury. No proof of certification
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by chair. Operator moved chair.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to reach in cooler, no paper towels supplied
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink across from three compartment sink.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak sushi rolls (70F - Cold Holding); sushi rice (84F - Cold Holding) on bane Marie cooler for orders. Operator states food out less than four hours. Placed on TPHC. Document provided. Food time marked. dumplings (74F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Operator states dumplings removed from cooler less than four hours ago. Not prepped or portioned. Placed in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (113F - Hot Holding); stored on top of steam table. Per operator noodles out less than four hours. Operator placed noodles on TPHC. Time marked for four hours. Document provided to operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with Cleaning solution stored on prep table with sugar and sauces in kitchen. Moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large cardboard box in-front of hand sink in kitchen across from triple sink Dry goods stored in-front of hand sink in kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.