TAJ INDIAN GRILL
5602 S FLAMINGO RD, Cooper City FL 33330 · 954.314.7314
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid during inspection, confirmation number: 236049793.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw marinated chicken stored over cooked chicken pieces. Operator stored correctly. Observed low boy front counter raw shell eggs not pasteurized stored over a container sauce. Operator stored correctly.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes then handled a clean glass without washing hands. Explained to operator proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line butter (71F - Cold Holding) per operator left at room temperature to soften. Left out of temperature approximately 3 hours. Suggested to operator to place on time is a public health control. Operator will use time now.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spoons stored in hand washing sink at front counter.
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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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt and sugar containers the handle in contact with product.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of one microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloths in use. On cook line operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cooked food not covered in reach in cooler
Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One unisex bathroom
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line.
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Ppm chlorine. Operator added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored on top of package spinach. In reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercial salmon and mahi defrosted in reduced oxygen bags. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside the hand washing sink at cook line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Puthottile William Kurian
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercial salmon and mahi defrosted in reduced oxygen bags. See stop sale.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One unisex bathroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red and flip top cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on shelf next to clean plates. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone charging on flip top cooler shelf. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice on kitchen floor. Employee elevated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 109F. Operator turned up flame.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of 2 microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food not covered in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed veal 34F sitting in a container at room temperature on prep table. Operator was preparing to cook.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Raw fish ( not commercially packaged) stored on top of cooked veggies. Employee stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sink - thawing chicken (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Item not portioned or prepared today. Employee started cooking item.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container on shelf - on-site fried eggplant (75F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Employee discarded at will.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen - green cutting board soiled with mold like substance.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler - chicken curry prepared 48 prior to inspection without date mark. Employee provided date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front bar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at multiple microwave handles.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at unisex restroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oil and plastic bottles of water stored directly on the floor, employee stored items correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed in multiple cooler- food not covered, employee covered items.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at sink in kitchen - chicken (56F - Cold Holding) thawing in standing water, employee ran water.
Apr 30, 2025□ 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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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cookline.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed 2 employees touching their cellular phones and then engaging in food preparation without washing hands. After brief education, employees wash hands.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can with hotshot ant spray next to dishwashing machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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. -Observed no proof of training for most employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken and goat meat stored in refrigerator. Per operator, both items cooked 2 days ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice. Operator discarded.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in Atosa freezer not identified or segregated from restaurant foods. Operator discarded at will.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on dry storage floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cookline.
Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked goat meat and chicken stored in reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label container
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insecticide sprayer stored above mop sink. Operator discarded at will.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top cooler in kitchen - raw marinated chicken stored over fried cauliflower. Operator stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Poster emailed to operator
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food stored on floor. Dry goods storage area. 1 gallon of cooking oil 3 cans of tomatoes sauce Employee moved to shelves.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Regular wiping cloth used to cover bread dough, employee removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter- paper cups next to board of fake bills. Employee moved cups.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), employee set up triple sink to 100ppm chlorine.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid during inspection, confirmation number: 236049793.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above food preparation area. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored on floor, employee rearranged for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature, employee placed under running water.
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.