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Taj Express Indian Cuisine

1320 Nw Boca Raton Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Indian
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Taj Express Indian Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Taj Express Indian Cuisine's latest score of 43 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); chicken curry (53F - Cold Holding) in unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (49F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); in unit less than four hours. Removed and placed in cooler. raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); chicken curry (53F - Cold Holding) in unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Juices in cooler in dining room **Warning**
02D-03-4
70
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining room
41-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Mango lassi juice self service cooler in dining room
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Drying rack
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour dry storage area
02D-01-5
78
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bread dough walk in cooler. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pitcher in hand sink Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink at dish wash area
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom reach in cooler across from front cook line
22-16-4
70
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline at the tandoori oven, multiple utensils were stored in dirty standing water in a pot. The items were removed to the ware washing area to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cart next to the cook top, a 1/6 pan of butter was being stored at room temperature. The pan was out of refrigerator for less than 4 hours. The butter was returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
64
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taj Express Indian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taj Express Indian Cuisine on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taj Express Indian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taj Express Indian Cuisine.

How does Taj Express Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Taj Express Indian Cuisine most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Taj Express Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taj Express Indian Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taj Express 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 Taj Express Indian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taj Express Indian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.

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