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TACO MASALA

5415 N UNIVERSITY DR, LAUDERHILL, FL 33351

License #1620293

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85.8 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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TACO MASALA in LAUDERHILL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 11 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on January 14, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 6 minor.

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked lamb meat cold held at 46F in flip top cooler. Lamb was overstock above chill rim. Per operator, lamb transfer to unit 2 hours before the inspection. Operator removed overstock position to freezer for quick chill.
  • [25-25-4] Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of old food debris buildup in box containing plastic wrap.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee washing rice in hand wash sink at front line.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area. Operator label.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of dirt buildup on Frigidaire freezer. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with margarine stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on dry storage floor.
  • [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on cutting boards at prep station. -Observed accumulation of old food residue on can opener blade.
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on wall behind 3 compartment sink.
  • [31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at prep station.
  • [14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed splash guard needed between food preparation table and hand wash sink in prep station.
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TACO MASALA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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