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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Raw chicken 56F Grilled chicken 47F
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Lamb 45F Beef 47F Chick peas 45F Chicken curry 46F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Raw chicken 56F Grilled chicken 47F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish cleaner inside handwashing sink near bar entrance.
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near walk in cooler.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board inside kitchen across from stove has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair inside kitchen near three compartment sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, and food debris. Observed exterior of heavy duty blender soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of white deep freezer soiled with dirt, grease and food debris.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box containing plastic cups and lids stored on floor near bar area. Operator properly placed items during time of inspection.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken, onion sauce and butter sauce uncovered inside walk in cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall behind three compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:41 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.