Tajmahal Restaurant
473 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11218
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (12 days ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 29, 2026
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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 during active necessary preparation.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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