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Taj Mahal

8554 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Indian
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2024
55
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Taj Mahal, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 26, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Taj Mahal on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./tandoori chicken 45F, kitchen reach in cooler, less than 4 hours/moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery/ **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./ **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./white cutting board at cook line/ **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./under dish machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./can opener holder soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin./soda ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
55
Jan 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./can opener soiled/ **Repeat Violation**
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./form provided/ **Corrected On-Site**
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./yogurt at front line reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin./side ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./front soda station.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./kitchen make table cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Single stove with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./dish area wall soiled.
36-27-5
50
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board soiled. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./a bag of onions in walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
70
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food./walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./white cutting board on kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/dining room. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./women restroom hand sink faucet loose.
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Dish washing racks have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust dish room and above three comp sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Holes in wall by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in single door reach-in freezer in dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top cooler in kitchen
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taj Mahal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taj Mahal on file is from Apr 26, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taj Mahal?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taj Mahal.

How does Taj Mahal compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Taj Mahal most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Taj Mahal's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taj Mahal 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 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 inspected?

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

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