Taj Mahal Masala
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Taj Mahal Masala has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Taj Mahal Masala trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cut produce. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack and various items in cook line hand sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - White cutting board on cooks line is heavily stained
22-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pots on floor front of cooks line
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cream and yogurt on floor in walk in cooler. Advised employee to move **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some grease build up above stove
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At front counter. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use spatulas in standing water observed at 81f. Employee dumped water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw meat over dumplings in reach in freezer. Operator removed dumplings **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in ROP
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. paneer (71F - Cold Holding); eggs ambient (51F - Cold Holding) in cooler for 1 hour. Manger removed **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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/
53A-05-6
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. Emailed form to operator to have employees sign **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat in walk in cooler. Employee added date mark **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On prep table next to prep sink
14-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cooks line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient 52f
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 portions of salmon thawed
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of meat on floor on kitchen cook line
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server areas sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
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Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Primed and ran. Now reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
82
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cookline
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. New employee under 60 days **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar and flour
02D-01-5
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Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. 0 ppm. Machine primed to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Knives in soiled container. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook-line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Equipment in dining room.
33-31-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taj Mahal Masala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taj Mahal Masala on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taj Mahal Masala?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taj Mahal Masala.
How does Taj Mahal Masala compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Taj Mahal Masala most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Taj Mahal Masala's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taj Mahal Masala have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taj Mahal Masala 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 Masala inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taj Mahal Masala is inspected around two times per year on average.
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