The Taj
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
29
Score
The Taj, located at 609 Brannen St Ste 9 in Statesboro, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 13, 2026, with a score of 29. This inspection identified 4 critical, 4 major, and 5 minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, food separation and protection, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk scores across its four recorded inspections.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
29
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
47
Jul 11, 2025
Initial
1 major violation.
90
Violations — Apr 13, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items "rag & fork" stored in handwashing sink. COS: Items removed from sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above & next to cooked foods. COS: chicken moved to bottom shelf. CA: Foods shall be stored according to cooking temp to prevent cross contamination
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and grime on can opener blade. COS: cleaned and sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored in WIC with an internal temp of 73F & raw chicken stored on prep counter at 54F. COS: Foods discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice on counter at 103F & utensils stored in stagnant room temp water. COS: Rice discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed foods made the previous day not dated for 7-day discard. CA: Foods kept over 24 hours shall be date marked for 7-day discard. Will follow-up.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal medication and pills stored above handwashing sink and next to cups. COS: Items removed CA: All chemicals and medications shall be stored designated areas.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of ginger and potatoes stored on floor. CA: Store foods at least 6" above ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep counter. CA: Store wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed bowls used as scoops in rice cooker & scoop handle in ice machine touching ice. CA: Stored scoops must have handles positioned upward
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed microwave with heavy food debris in bottom of unit.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink without hot water. CA: Must have hot water at hand washing sink. Will follow up.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on walls. Observed organic matter growing on wood shelf above ware washing station. CA: Clean walls.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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