Essence of India
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
43
Score
Essence of India, located at 1105 Apalachee Pkwy Unit A in Tallahassee, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 26, 2026, with a score of 43. This inspection resulted in 2 critical, 1 major, and 9 minor violations, including observations of mold-like substances in the ice machine and accumulated dust on ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Across eight recorded inspections, the facility has historically maintained mostly medium-risk ratings.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
43
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
32
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
86
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
43
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Violations — Jan 26, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board inside kitchen across from stove has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair inside kitchen near three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, and food debris. Observed exterior of heavy duty blender soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of white deep freezer soiled with dirt, grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box containing plastic cups and lids stored on floor near bar area. Operator properly placed items during time of inspection.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken, onion sauce and butter sauce uncovered inside walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall behind three compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Raw chicken 56F Grilled chicken 47F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Lamb 45F Beef 47F Chick peas 45F Chicken curry 46F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Raw chicken 56F Grilled chicken 47F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish cleaner inside handwashing sink near bar entrance.
31A-11-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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