Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
61
Score
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine's latest score of 61 falls below the North Miami average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic containers with spices soiled next to cooking equipments.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink faucet leaking. Leaking pipe under handwashing sink.
29-11-4
61
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, sauce bottles and plastic containers with condiments soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. No cleaning plan for vomit/diarrhea.
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the condiments.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at food preparation area.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.food debris under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside reach microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic containers on the floor inside dry storage room.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauce not labeled.
02D-01-5
52
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sin by cooking equipments.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by cooking equipments.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents dusted.
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor not smoothly easy to clean.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under handwashing sink by cooking equipments.
29-11-4
61
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jan 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand sink by triple sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in it. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in hand washing sink. **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease on reach in cooler door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor in kitchen area under the shelves inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.reach in freezer ice buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink in disrepair. **Warning**
29-27-4
47
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: On 1/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Oct 21, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler doors soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler doors soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under the cooking equipments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under the cooking equipments. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection observed plastic gallons with oil on the flooring in-dry storage room **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: On 10/21/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under the blender on top of the preparation table. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the wall in the kitchen by triple sink. Observed 10 plus live roaches inside the drain board brackets by triple sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler doors soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in dry storage room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees in preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under the cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris inside walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes cloth on top of the preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
47
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic containers with cooking spices, soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: On 6/22/2023 at the time of callback inspection Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic containers with cooking spices, soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cooking equipments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: On 6/22/2023 at the time of callback inspection No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cooking equipments. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: On 6/22/2023 at the time of callback inspection Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food employee. **Warning** **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: On 6/22/2023 at the time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: On 6/22/2023 at the time of callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation** **Warnin **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: On 6/22/2023 at the time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: On 6/22/2023 at the time of callback inspection some items were removed **Time Extended**
33-31-5
64
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. All food items not separated from each other based upon minimum cooking temperature, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic containers with species soiled next to cooking equipments. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand washing sink by triple sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Lamb, goat, broccoli and sauce held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stove, walk in cooler door handle, and oven. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags with rice on dry storage floor. Observed plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By cooking equipments **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with food not identified by common name **Warning**
02D-01-5
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine.
How does Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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