Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne

Last inspected:

2290 Town Center Ave #115, Melbourne, FL 32940
Overview

Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 181 violations—an average of 7.9 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface violations appeared repeatedly across inspections, including in six of the most recent eight inspections. Hand washing violations were cited in multiple inspections, including high-priority findings in November 2025 and March 2026. In November 2025, the facility received a warning after an inspection documented three high-priority violations including employee health policy issues, time-as-control failures, and a consumer advisory violation. A disciplinary action resulted in a $100 fine. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 found 10 violations including high-priority hand washing, cooking temperature, and food contact surface violations; inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
189Violations
0Closures
$100in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 7.9 violations / inspection 7.9 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $100.00

Disciplinary action history for Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2022003922 $100.00 Oct 29, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections46 violations · 35 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne last inspected?
Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne?
The most frequently cited violations at Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne had?
Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne find?
Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne ever been shut down?
No, Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $100.00 in fines.
How much has Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne been fined?
Taj Modern Indian Cuisine in Melbourne has been fined a total of $100.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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