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TAJ INDIAN GRILL

5602 S FLAMINGO RD, Cooper City, FL, 33330

Administrative complaint recommended

Most recent inspection

Date
August 19, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Administrative complaint recommended
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
12
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (12)

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

    High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    High Priority

  • 12A-02-4Critical

    Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

    High Priority - 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.

    High Priority

  • 10-01-5

    In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

    Basic - 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.

    Basic

  • 22-08-4

    Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of one microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

    Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of one microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

    Basic

  • 21-10-4Corrected on site

    Soiled dry wiping cloths in use. On cook line operator removed.

    Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloths in use. On cook line operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5Repeat

    Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cooked food not covered in reach in cooler

    Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cooked food not covered in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 31A-11-4Repeat

    Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spoons stored in hand washing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 13-03-4

    Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees

    Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees

    Basic

  • 53B-01-5

    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.

    Intermediate - 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.

    Intermediate

  • 08B-38-4Repeat

    Food stored on floor.

    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 10-12-5

    In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

    Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine

    Basic

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.