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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked goat 45F and cooked beef 45F in expo cooler near walk in cooler, per manager stored overnight.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed goat 45F and beef 45F in expo cooler near walk in cooler, per manager stored overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 52F in expo cooler near servers area. Per manager stored 40 minutes ago, placed in ice bath.
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured, bar area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and food, also observed AC vents with dust accumulation.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors with old food debris near ovens and storage areas.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in bar area.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 82F next to oven.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in bar area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken pieces and shrimp not covered in expo cooler near servers area and also rice in walk in cooler not covered, goat and beef also not covered expo cooler near walk in cooler.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:59 PM.
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.