AARU'S
1108 SOUTH MAGNOLIA DR · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tandoori chicken 45F stored overnight per manager and garlic in oil 50F per manager stored overnight. Manager disposed of chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tandoori chicken 45F stored overnight per manager and garlic in oil 50F per manager stored overnight.
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed flyer to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dish machine.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near dish machine and hand wash sink near back door.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken in expo cooler across from stove not date marked, per manager stored more than 24 hours.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training 1/31/23 and 2/1/23. **Warning**
16-59-1Intermediate – Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. Establishment is going to use three compartment sink. **Warning**
Basic 17
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open container by stove.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee outer wear stored on dish rack.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting in ware wash area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen area with food debris and black substance.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair women's restroom.
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed rice, beans, ketchup, vinegar, onions, canned corn stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 76°
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers, stove, flat top with grease and food accumulation.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers across from stove.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not stored inverted by prep table.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old chairs, unused equipment, mop buckets with dirty water in back storage area outside.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease and food throughout kitchen.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed prep sink leaking water near back door.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:50 AM.
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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.