TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE
185 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33127 · 786-502-3296
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020011508 | Dec 20, 2019 | Jun 17, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed for shelving unit housing clean food pans above 3CS, shelf above prep table housing food equipment.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for reach in cooler handles, oven handles
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed for handwashing sink across of stove.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handle for food prep top cover.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves housing can goods and dry foods in the back area, the shelves housing food items and equipment above prep table. Observed soiled reach in coolers interior, shelves, door frames and door gaskets. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with accumulation of grease.
Stored food not covered. Observed for cooked cauliflower, cooked chicken, and cooked potatoes inside the reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls with food residue throughout the entire prep area, on the back of the stove and next to reach in freezer inside the kitchen.
Apr 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate18 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose bib with a hose attached located by the bathrooms.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook did not have the knowledge on the correct temperature required when calibrating the probe thermometer. Explained on the spot on proper procedures.
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. Provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener and the spray nozzles covered with plastic at the 3CS. Also observed heavily soiled working cart housing clean pans and spices.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty food pan inside the sink basin.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator was able to find thermometer before inspection ended.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed for shelving unit housing clean food pans above 3CS, shelf above prep table housing food equipment.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of black likely substance at three compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed black like substance inside dish machine and door.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for reach in cooler handles, oven handles
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed for handwashing sink across of stove.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handle for food prep top cover.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor of reach in cooler located in the back.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of microwave, the single burner stove with accumulation of food debris and grease.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for handwashing sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves housing can goods and dry foods in the back area, the shelves housing food items and equipment above prep table. Observed soiled reach in coolers interior, shelves, door frames and door gaskets. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with accumulation of grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interiors for all reach in cooler.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed single service articles stored on top of soiled with an accumulation of food and other debris table cloth in the front counter.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed several in the kitchen prep counter and in the front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed for cooked cauliflower, cooked chicken, and cooked potatoes inside the reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls with food residue throughout the entire prep area, on the back of the stove and next to reach in freezer inside the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for food pans containing spices and squeeze bottled at the cook line,
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed soiled ceiling inside kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable next to rice machine front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed water nozzle at three compartment sink in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers inside and outside kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls with food residue throughout the entire prep area, on the back of the stove and next to reach in freezer inside the kitchen.
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Makhani sauce (53F- Cold Holding) Kadai masala onion 55 (55F - Cold Holding) Chicken mamalai kabah (53F - Cold Holding) Cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) Inside reach in cooler next to exit door and inside reach in cooler on lobby area. As per operator, product was made yesterday morning.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Makhani sauce (53F- Cold Holding) Kadai masala onion 55 (55F - Cold Holding) Chicken mamalai kabah (53F - Cold Holding) Cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) Inside reach in cooler next to exit door and inside reach in cooler on lobby area. As per operator, product was made yesterday morning.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed food prepared in house with no labels and no records of time of preparation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of black likely substance at three compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles with food residue at reach in cooler handle under prep tables and reach in cooler handle next to exit door.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed soiled ceiling inside kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable next to rice machine front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee shoes and personal belongings stored inside kitchen area and on top of reach in freezer next to exit door.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed water nozzle at three compartment sink in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors inside kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers inside and outside kitchen area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls with food residue throughout the entire prep area, on the back of the stove and next to reach in freezer inside the kitchen.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table in kitchen area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located at front counter torn. Observed water nozzle dispenser at three compartment sink broken.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave located in kitchen with soiled interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed fan located in kitchen prep area soiled.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed ware washing sanitizer at three compartment sink (Chlorine - 200PPM+). Operator discarded sanitizing solution and placed new sanitizer solution correctly (Chlorine - 100PPM)
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave located in the prep area with soiled door handle. Operator wiped down immediately.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling located in the kitchen / prep area soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two green cutting boards located near dish washing area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located in the back storage area soiled. Observed fan located near cook line soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lamb cooked yesterday per operator: lamb (54F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lamb cooked yesterday per operator: lamb (54F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded.
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.Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator obtained.
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: hoods soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for dishwasher or three compartment sink.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a food contact surface for dough when placing inside tandoori oven in kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting Observed wet wiping cloth underneath green cutting board in kitchen area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter system soiled in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded cloth.
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