Taj Darbar Indian Cuisine
1901 North Federal Hwy, Suite E112, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625735
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection4 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)-28
- Administrative complaint on Aug 31Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score52
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 31, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
1). Raw chicken stored over cases of vegetable spring rolls and samosas in walk in freezer. Employee moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. 2). Raw chicken stored over vegetables in Beverage Air reach in freezer. Employee moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Uncovered pan of raw salmon stored over uncovered pans of diced tomatoes and cut onions in bottom of flip top cooler. Raw salmon was moved to bottom shelf.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
Employee washed hands, then dried them on soiled towel that was stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee rewashed hands and dried them on paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Two employees put on hair nets and continued preparing food without first washing hands. Educated employees on proper handwashing procedures and advised employees to wash hands.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ No Certified Food Manager with 4 employees at time of inspection.
Repeat violation
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Several pans of prepared sauces, cooked chicken and lentils stored in walk in cooler without covers. Food prepared yesterday. Food was covered.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Two employees preparing food without hair restraints. Employees put on hair restraints.
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Speaker stored on prep table, next to cutting board, opposite walk in cooler in kitchen. Speaker was moved from prep table.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.