Aaru's
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Aaru's has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Aaru's was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Aaru's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by 15 rodent droppings found in the following locations: 10 Underneath food preparation table containing seasonings and 5 underneath table where the microwave sits. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored inside walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Java stored above food preparation table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, slime and food debris.
23-03-4
70
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings inside handwashing sink near three compartment sink, approximately 9 rodent droppings underneath food prep table containing seasonings and approximately 17 rodent droppings underneath prep table next to clay oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Observed 1 rodent dropping underneath prep table next to clay oven, 4 rodent droppings underneath appetizer prep table and 4 rodent droppings next to refrigerator across from handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
86
Oct 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings inside handwashing sink near three compartment sink, approximately 9 rodent droppings underneath food prep table containing seasonings and approximately 17 rodent droppings underneath prep table next to clay oven. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food basket inside handwashing sink near three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
70
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to ready to eat goat. Operator properly placed food items inside during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food inside handwashing sink next to oven.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in ware washing area. Provided operator a handwashing sign during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on hood vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken, lamb, goat and rice stored inside walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and other ready to eat food items inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed chicken during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Lamb 47F Goat 50F. Operator threw away food items at his discretion.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves inside kitchen accumulated with food.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, food debris and dust. Observed AC unit above handwashing sink accumulated with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind seasoning station soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
58
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed rice, beans, ketchup, vinegar, onions, canned corn stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed chicken stored outside to thaw in a tub. Chicken in a bag and temped at 40F. Manager removed chicken and placed inside. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
95
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed rice, beans, ketchup, vinegar, onions, canned corn stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High 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**
01B-02-5
High 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.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - 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**
16-59-1
Intermediate - 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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near dish machine and hand wash sink near back door.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - 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.
12B-12-5
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting in ware wash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen area with food debris and black substance.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair women's restroom.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed rice, beans, ketchup, vinegar, onions, canned corn stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 76°
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers, stove, flat top with grease and food accumulation.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers across from stove.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not stored inverted by prep table.
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old chairs, unused equipment, mop buckets with dirty water in back storage area outside.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease and food throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed prep sink leaking water near back door.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint.
13-03-4
16
Nov 16, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed beans, rice, and cooking oil stored outside. Repeat violation from 10/26/22. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Observed no food stored outside. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
95
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aaru's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aaru's on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aaru's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aaru's.
How does Aaru's compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Aaru's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Aaru's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aaru's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aaru's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aaru's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aaru's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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