TAJ MODERN INDIAN CUISINE
2290 TOWN CENTER AVE #115, Melbourne FL 32940
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAR 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
3 dead roaches on floor by bar. No live activity observed during inspection. Operator swept up dead roaches.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022003922 | Oct 29, 2021 | May 12, 2022 | $100 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over ready to eat foods. Owner place raw chicken under ready to eats items Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand wash sink had soda cans stored in sink. Owner removed soda cans Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Priority: Basic
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Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasonings. Operator removed and discarded the cup Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door and undercounter 2 door reach in cooler door gasket is starting to tear Priority: Basic
Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall is solid by white chest reach in freezer Priority: Basic
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over ready to eat foods. Owner place raw chicken under ready to eats items
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand wash sink had soda cans stored in sink. Owner removed soda cans
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasonings. Operator removed and discarded the cup
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door and undercounter 2 door reach in cooler door gasket is starting to tear
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall is solid by white chest reach in freezer
Nov 13, 2025□ 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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Walls and floors are soiled underneath equipment and cooking equipment in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath 3 compartment sink
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 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. Dish washer machine reading 0ppm. Prime sanitizer retested it and still reading 0ppm. Manager is instructed to set 3 compartment sink just for one sink to be sanitation. Dish washer machine can still wash and rinse
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Manager has stated that they dump there wastes in outside patio floor drain. Manager is advised to dump there wastes water in proper mop sink between male and female bathroom
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Underneath 2 door reach in cooler had raw chicken over fried chicken. Manager put raw chicken under fried chicken.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine test strips
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage secured
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping Cloth is use to put bread into tandoori oven.
Flip top make station gaskets and behind flip top cover. And underneath 2 door reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of raw onions wasn't 6 inches off the floor. Manager
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed by manager
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave in kitchen
Stored food not covered. Manager is covering the food
Walk in cooler shelving is soiled
Walls and floors are soiled underneath equipment and cooking equipment in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath 3 compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unmarked spray bottle with clear liquid ( water ) not labeled. Manager labeled it.
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket is in poor repair
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make station flip top reach in cooler
May 30, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2025
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/ 4 employees are working at time of complaint full inspection no one has FMC.
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. Andrew Ronny both expired 5/25/2024
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice container. Operator discarded the bowl
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket is in poor repair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of make stations flip top cover is soiled with old food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make station flip top reach in cooler
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go container use as scoop with no handle in cooked rice and salt. Operator removed to go container.
Walk in cooler door gasket is soiled
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe in walk in cooler and under the counter reach in cooler 2 door. Raw chicken in both units was above RTE items. Operator did remove raw chicken and place RTE foods in different locations away from raw products.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter
Observe cutting boards on cook line are soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe multiple bowl with no handle use as a scoop for multiple items. White rice. Made in house yogurt and made in house sauce. Operator removed bowls
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light not functioning. 1 ceiling light not working in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed food container containing raw chicken stored directly on the floor
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in walk in cooler not having ambient air thermometer inside the unit.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in salt and sugar containers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of chicken on walk-in cooler floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer is soiled
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Yogurt
Hood filters heavily soiled
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate9 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. 0 ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. All prepared foods
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sother proper protection from contamination. Located next to entrance door
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.employee moved trash and went to work with food without removing gloves and wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoothie 46F
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Front counter
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Yogurt
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as a dump station. Cook line hand sink had a wet towel and metal scrubbie.
Interior lid of flip top cooler soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line
3 dead roaches on floor by bar. No live activity observed during inspection. Operator swept up dead roaches.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment doors and handles.
Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at buffet.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface for naan. Recommend using cheese cloth
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Hood filters heavily soiled
Moderate accumulation of debris inside and outside warewashing machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.