ESSENCE OF INDIA
1105 APALACHEE PKWY UNIT A · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Lamb 44F Chicken 44F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soda provided at hand-sink in kitchen and bar area. Operator added soap to sink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks behind bar are not properly secured.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. I serene employee beverage on prep sink in kitchen. Operator threw away drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tile near entrance to bar area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in prep area soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.