Taj Palace

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 6, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Jun 5, 2026 Routine · 4 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     Date marking method for food items throughout facility is inadequate.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. Food items kept longer than a day should be labeled with a date.

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - SMALL DIAMETER PROBE

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer capable of taking temperatures in food items. Health department provided thermometer. Food items should be temperature checked to ensure they are cooked at proper temperature.

     Code 4-302.12 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. PIC went and added soap by handwash sink.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Paper towels were moved by handwash sink for easy access.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Microwave, cooler/freezer outer surfaces and hoods are dirty and are in need of cleaning.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Food equipment should be cleaned frequently throughout the day.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The kitchen door was left wide open during inspection.

     Correction: Keep door closed or add screen to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents into the kitchen. Door was closed during inspection.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

     Garbage is stored in the three compartment sink in the bar back area

     Correction: Keep dish washing sinks clean and do not store garbage in the basins.

     Code 6-501.114

3. Dec 18, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Nov 7, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Drink product was stored in cooler and had visible mold growth. Product has exceeded its date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Drink product was discarded.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring QUAT sanitizer concentration.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of handwash sink and hood filters are in need of cleaning.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Clean hood filters and handwash sink.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

5. Jun 25, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. May 22, 2025 Routine · 4 core
   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Ice machine inner cavity is not maintained in good repair.

     Correction: Repair ice machine.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Inner surface of microwave is soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Microwave was cleaned.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     WALLS AND CEILINGS, ATTACHMENTS

     Women's bathroom fan is caked with dust and is in need of cleaning..

     Correction: Maintain all wall and ceiling light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments so they are easily cleanable. Clean women's bathroom ceiling fan.

     Code 6-201.17

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     The light is out in the utility mop sink area.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas. Replace light bulb in utiliy mop sink area.

     Code 6-303.11

7. Nov 14, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

8. May 21, 2024 Routine · 1 priority
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Milk in kitchen cooler has exceeded its date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Expired milk was discarded.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

9. Jan 5, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

10. Nov 17, 2023 Routine · 1 core
    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Ceiling tiles in womens and mens bathroom were water damaged and need to be replaced

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

11. Aug 10, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

12. Jun 14, 2023 Routine · 1 core
    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      One of the kitchen hand wash sinks hot water handle does not dispense water and is not maintained in good repair.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing. Utilize other kitchen handwash sink until handsink is repaired.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)