TAJ INDIAN GRILL
5602 S FLAMINGO RD, Cooper City, FL, 33330
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.