Tajmahal Restaurant

NYC Health Dept

473 MCDONALD AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 12 points (Mar 2025). 3 critical violations on the latest inspection.

5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 29
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Food Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MAR 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Food Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
JUN 18
2024
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
JUN 12
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JUN 12
2024
FAIL 9 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Critical Food Temperature
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

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