Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

4778 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417-4626
Overview

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach has accumulated 218 violations across 34 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.4 per visit. The restaurant was shut down twice for roach and rodent activity. Food contact surfaces, single-use items, and employee health reporting represent the most frequent violations. Recent enforcement shows an active pattern: in November 2024, inspectors issued an emergency order, returned the next day for a callback with continued violations, and issued administrative complaints again in January 2025 after finding seven high-priority violations.

Most recent closure: November 7, 2024 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

35Inspections
228Violations
2Closures
$2,840in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 6.5 violations / inspection 6.5 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 09:37:00
Roach & rodent activity 11:57:00

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)

Total fines on record: $2,840.00

Disciplinary action history for Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025014707 $800.00 Jan 9, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2024064853 $800.00 Nov 8, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
2--2021008572 $400.00 Jan 26, 2021 Miami (Doral)
2--2019059919 $400.00 Nov 23, 2019 Panama City Beach
2--2017026535 $440.00 May 10, 2017 Tampa

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 7 inspections33 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach last shut down?
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach was last shut down on November 7, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach had?
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach find?
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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 Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,840.00 in fines.
How much has Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach been fined?
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $2,840.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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