Taste of India
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Taste of India has nine inspections in the public record. Taste of India was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Pensacola facility scores 95, putting Taste of India on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rakesh Kapoor 5-23-20 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bins underneath self.
02D-01-5
78
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in freezer door.
36-51-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
95
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 18 live roaches in the following locations approximately: 10 live roaches on emergency light in kitchen light located above dish machine and 8 live roaches on hand dryer machine above hand washing station. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, Chlorine base sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing stations in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink inside electrical room.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula in water 97f, in prep area.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers underneath prep table kitchen, flour.
02D-01-5
55
Sep 8, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Buffet Chicken Kebab 115F less than 1 hr.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen glass door upright cooler- Raw chicken over cheese . Chicken placed on bottom of cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Confirmed one food handler over 60 . No proof of state approved food handler training . **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Ware wash area and rear preparation area.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen rice scoop Water 104F Scoop removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dishwasher floor drain
29-19-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Floor Drain under dishwasher slow draining and dishwasher overflow observed running onto floor. Overflow from dishwasher contained to ware wash floor under dishwasher. Dishwasher taken out of service during the inspection Triple sink to be set up until drain issue corrected. Repairs called in during the inspection. Discussion conducted with manager reference importance of not allowing dishwasher overflow to contact the food preparation area, food or food contact surfaces.
29-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen ice machine side walls
22-20-5
50
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station front house Operator placed paper towels at station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items pre cooked inside walk in cooler. Goat lamb spinach
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermometer inside upright reach in cooler not working back kitchen.
05-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath dish machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer multiple boxes of food on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing station front house.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Along three compartment sink and underneath dish machine kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside walk in cooler back kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of India last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of India on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of India?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of India.
How does Taste of India compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Taste of India most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Taste of India's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of India have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taste of India means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taste of India inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of India is inspected around two times per year on average.
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