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
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored green yogurt sauce in walk in cooler.
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 tomato curry sauce 46°F and curry chicken 55°F I walk in cooler, per manager stored more than 24 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 46°F and curry chicken 55°F I walk in cooler, per manager stored more than 24 hours.
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, spoons inside handwashing sink near employee entrance.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, for chlorine.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 15
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. Observed co2 tanks not secured behind bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing near 3 compartment sink.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans stored upright on shelving throughout kitchen.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on expo cooler.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans in ware washing area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in ware washing area and bar area.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 113°F.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven, stove, microwave soiled with food debris.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in bar area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, Also observed soda gun and soda gun holster soiled with slime and mold like substance in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed clam shell containers stored in the floor near employee entrance to kitchen.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:03 PM.
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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.