Sajna Indian Cuisine

1933 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
Indian
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
39
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Sajna Indian Cuisine has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, which has been cited three times.

Sajna Indian Cuisine's latest score of 39 falls below the Hollywood average of 75. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in poor repair at cook line flip top cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Establishment currently under warning for violation. Current call back due May 18th **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Establishment currently under warning for violation. Current call back due May 18th **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in poor repair at cook line flip top cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in kitchen area soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
74
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken stored above bottled drink in 3 door reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches under tape covering scorched electrical outlet behind prep table next to triple sink in kitchen area Observed 2 live roaches behind light on wall in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed approximately 15 live roaches under milk crate on cardboard lined shelf directly next to cook line flip top. Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of control device located in back of cook line flip top Observed approximately 30 live roaches on top of dish machine under chemicals and wall behind dish machine in kitchen area Observed approximately 10 live roaches on side of dish machine. Observed 3 live roaches inside of middle hinge of chest freezer behind cook line flip top. Observed 2 live roaches inside of triple sink **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches under tape covering scorched electrical outlet behind prep table next to triple sink in kitchen area. Observed approximately 10 roaches in control device located in back of cook line flip top. Observed 3 dead roaches on top of dish machine in kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in poor repair at cook line flip top cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in kitchen area soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
45
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw lamb stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in chest freezer. Operator moved to food grade container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.2 expired provided, 4 employees employed **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All provided food handler certificates expired **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line flip top **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
61
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer empty. Operator replaced, primed and retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken stored above bottled beer in 3 door glass reach in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in poor repair at cook line flip top
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 75F at cook line. Operator removed utensils to ware washing area, discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf under cook line prep table. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
47
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbed raw chicken with bare hands and placed chicken in deep fryer, employee then proceeded to grab clean plate to scoop rice from rice pot. Employee put on gloves without washing hands and handle plate to scoop rice a second time. Discussed proper hand washing and gloved procedures with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked chick peas in 3 door glass serv-ware. Operator moved to proper placement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor next to flip top cooler. Operator killed roach and removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink at cook line. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of TCS tomato sauce not date mark. Per Operator prepared 3 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85F degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen by exit door. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloths on top of tandoori oven. Employee removed all soiled cloths and replaced with clean. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of TCS tomato sauce not covered in 3 door glass cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table next to flip top. Operator placed towel on sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in tomato sauce bucket in 3 door reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
35
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Jan 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen- observed soiled wiping cloth on cook line cutting board.
21-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed throughout main kitchen.
36-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed 16 ounce plastic containers with no handle inside curry paste.
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed employee water bottle inside cooler.
12B-13-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sajna Indian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sajna Indian Cuisine on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sajna Indian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sajna Indian Cuisine.

How does Sajna Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Sajna Indian Cuisine most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Sajna Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sajna Indian Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sajna Indian Cuisine 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 Sajna Indian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sajna Indian Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.