TACO MASALA

dba ARUNS INDIAN KITCHEN LLC

About this restaurant

Taco Masala is a seating restaurant located at 5415 N University Dr in Lauderhill with 40 seats. The establishment serves Indian cuisine and tacos, operating Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm (closed Mondays). The restaurant is operated by Arun's Indian Kitchen LLC and is part of a multi-location restaurant group.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
5415 N UNIVERSITY DR
LAUDERHILL, FL 33351
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Citrus (code 9)
Seating
40 seats

License

License Number
SEA1620293
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 14, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13493177 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 14, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10891873 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food