Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie
Last inspected:
529 Nw Prima Vista Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34983Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St. Lucie has averaged 8.1 violations per inspection across 23 inspections since 2016, significantly exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility recorded 187 total violations, with proper hand washing and food contact surface violations appearing in nearly every recent inspection — these recurring high-priority findings indicate ongoing staff training and sanitization deficiencies. Additional recurring violations include employee health policy violations (sick workers handling food), consumer advisory failures, and approved food source issues. The facility received one disciplinary action with $320 in fines. Fire safety violations were cited in 2017 for blocked exit paths. Despite the high violation count and enforcement history, the facility has never been emergency-closed and all recent inspections have been completed with no further action required. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 identified 18 violations including employee health policy, food contact surface, approved food source, proper hand washing, and handwashing facility deficiencies, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg
5.07
violations / inspection
5.07 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017046293 | $320.00 | Aug 16, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-07-20: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Door being blocked by a shelf, Located at wait station area - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-16: **Admin Complaint**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-07-20: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Door being blocked by a shelf, Located at wait station area - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-09: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-07-20: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Door being blocked by a shelf, Located at wait station area - From follow-up inspection on 2017-08-02: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Door being blocked by a shelf, Located at wait station area
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections41 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie had?
- Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie find?
- Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- No, Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
- Has Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie been fined?
- Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar in Port St Lucie operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Black Sails Bar and Grill (2017-2017).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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