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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Chicken 45F Lamb 46F
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Chicken 45F Lamb 46F. *See stop sale
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice hot holding less than 4 hours at 125F during inspection. Operator began to reheat food item during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy duty blender soiled with food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food inside hand washing sink next to three door reach in cooler.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at handwashing sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside red sauce with no handle.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Walls throughout kitchen soiled with food debris, and grease. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:58 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.