Taj Indian Grocery & Eatery

B°

995 E Ocotillo Rd, Chandler 85249

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2503429

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Aug 4, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken being stored above garlic cloves in walk in cold unit. Manager removed raw chicken from above garlic and placed on bottom shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed yogurt drink prepared at establishment in assorted flavors that Manager informed was prepared >48 hours prior without a date mark. PIC datemarked with date prepared during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed potato and onion and cubed chicken samosas hot holding in front display case at internal temperature of 119-122 deg F. Manager informed establishment has a time as a control policy and provided to inspector. The Manager did not have note stating time out of control as per policy. Manager was able to recall time food was placed out of temperature control and marked on note pad as per their procedure. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Provide labels for the yogurt drink prepared at establishment with the name address of establishment on label Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Conduct a general cleaning of establishment with emphasis placed on floor and behind equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 18, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Emailed report

Mar 9, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.emailed report email or test re-inspection on or before 3/18/2026

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed kitchen employee wash hands in employee hand sink by placing under water and drying with paper towel. Inspector instructed employee to properly wash hands and lather for at least 20 seconds prior to rinsing. Employee properly washed hands during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed potato samosa, cooked chicken, onion rings and fish hot holding in front display warming oven at internal temperature of 98-127 deg F. Cook reheated to >165 deg F during inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

quat and chlorine test strips not available for testing sanitizer used for three compartments sink sanitizer and bleach sanitizer used for food contact areas. Provide sanitizer strips. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Inside kitchen area in need of a general cleaning with emphasis placed on floors and mop sink area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →