TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE

Name: TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE
Address: 185 NW 36 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33127, US
Rating: 61.5

185 NW 36 ST, MIAMI, FL 33127

License #2336147

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61.5 Grade F / 100

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TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.5 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 44 total violations — 5 critical, 10 major, 29 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 24, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 5 minor violations.

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[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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handle for food prep top cover.
[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.

Warning Issued
[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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed for cooked cauliflower, cooked chicken, and cooked potatoes inside the reach in cooler.
[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,
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty food pan inside the sink basin.
[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.
[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.
[23-03-4] 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.
[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.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor of reach in cooler located in the back.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handle for food prep top cover.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed several in the kitchen prep counter and in the front counter.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed black like substance inside dish machine and door.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interiors for all reach in cooler.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator was able to find thermometer before inspection ended.

Warning Issued
[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.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside microwave.
[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 .
[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.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on top of prep table.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[16-07-4] Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of black likely substance at three compartment sink.

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