TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE

Name: TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE
Address: 185 NW 36 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33127, US
Rating: 55.4

185 NW 36 ST, MIAMI, FL 33127

License #2336147

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55.4 Grade F / 100

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TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 58 total violations — 5 critical, 11 major, 42 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 24, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handle for food prep top cover.
[22-31-4] 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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed for cooked cauliflower, cooked chicken, and cooked potatoes inside the reach in cooler.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed for handwashing sink across of stove.
[23-03-4] 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.
[36-27-5] 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.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for reach in cooler handles, oven handles
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator was able to find thermometer before inspection ended.
[11-27-4] 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.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for reach in cooler handles, oven handles
[25-17-4] 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.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed black like substance inside dish machine and door.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty food pan inside the sink basin.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed for cooked cauliflower, cooked chicken, and cooked potatoes inside the reach in cooler.
[29-34-4] 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.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed several in the kitchen prep counter and in the front counter.
[53B-16-4] 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.
[22-31-4] 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.
[16-07-4] Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of black likely substance at three compartment sink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handle for food prep top cover.
[22-08-4] 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.
[02D-01-5] 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,
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
[36-27-5] 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.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interiors for all reach in cooler.
[22-02-4] 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.
[23-03-4] 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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor of reach in cooler located in the back.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for handwashing sink at front counter.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed for handwashing sink across of stove.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside microwave.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed water nozzle at three compartment sink in disrepair.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep table.
[23-03-4] 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.
[40-06-5] 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.
[36-27-5] 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 .
[03A-02-5] 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.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors inside kitchen area.
[16-37-1] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[14-09-4] 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.
[02D-11-5] 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.
[16-07-4] Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of black likely substance at three compartment sink.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed soiled ceiling inside kitchen area.
[23-24-4] 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.

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