A'taj Moroccan Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
30
Score
A'taj Moroccan Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which A'taj Moroccan Restaurant's 30 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
30
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw marinated chicken over cabbage in walk in cooler. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Ran 3x and primed. All test found at 0 ppm. Manager called during inspection to get serviced. Manager ran again, found at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pepper paste found on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 1 found in bucket outside. Manager fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on prepared foods in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
78
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook placed gloved hand in pocket and then began touching clean equipment handles without changing gloves and washing hands
12A-28-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line plumbed into well of hand wash sink next to ice machine
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. No hand wash sink in employee restroom **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on prepared foods in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in freezer shelves. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put in hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured Operator tethered **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
43
Jul 31, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
May 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has pH test strips only.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Added bathroom does not have handwash sink in same bathroom and is designated to utilize the handwash sink that is on opposite side of ice machine, approximately 5ft+/- in distance away.
31A-06-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added an ice machine, handwash sink, and toilet in storage room adjacent to kitchen.
51-16-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom in kitchen.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup and single-service spoon used in dry seasoning.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
64
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over potatoes in walk in cooler operator will rearrange food items **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Servers bar blocked by chair. Operator will move area - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server station handwashing sink paper towel dispenser not operablre **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At server station Operator providedroll towels - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dish area - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
58
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Dec 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to bar A White spray bottle no label Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has tests stripes in car will have as soon as possible **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside next to woods line Broken equipment and old tables Advised operator to move items **Corrective Action Taken**
33-31-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Advised operator to get lid for women's receptacle **Corrective Action Taken**
32-12-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A'taj Moroccan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A'taj Moroccan Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A'taj Moroccan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A'taj Moroccan Restaurant.
How does A'taj Moroccan Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
A'taj Moroccan Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has A'taj Moroccan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A'taj Moroccan Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at A'taj Moroccan Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is A'taj Moroccan Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A'taj Moroccan Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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