Taj Kabab King

472 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Indian

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Taj Kabab King has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Feb 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Aug 10, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taj Kabab King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taj Kabab King on file is from Sep 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taj Kabab King?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taj Kabab King.

How does Taj Kabab King compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taj Kabab King most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taj Kabab King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taj Kabab King have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taj Kabab King 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 Kabab King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taj Kabab King is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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