AARU'S
1108 S MAGNOLIA DR, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 11 visits since November 2023
■ Ordered shut DEC 15, 2025
The state ordered this kitchen closed. No return visit has cleared it to reopen, so it may not be trading.
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 33 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025078864 | Oct 10, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $800 |
| 6--2024009339 | Nov 27, 2023 | Mar 13, 2024 | $120 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, slime and food debris.
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Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored inside walk in cooler not covered.
Oct 13, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Oct 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food basket inside handwashing sink near three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food inside handwashing sink next to oven.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on hood vents.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken, lamb, goat and rice stored inside walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered food during time of inspection.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves inside kitchen accumulated with food.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind seasoning station soiled with grease and food debris.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on walls and ceiling of hood ventilation system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sigh at hand sink in dish machine area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to microwave soiled with accumulated food debris and grease.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishmachine with zero chlorine ppm reading. Operator replaced sanitizer and primed machine with final sanitizer reading of 200ppm during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, per manager lentil soup in walk-in cooler held more than 24 hours.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, upright freezer located in warewash area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, - hood vents.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water - in front of ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, women restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen with buildup of food debris, grease and dust.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed inoperable equipment stored outside beside walk-in cooler.
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored outside. Observed rice, beans, ketchup, vinegar, onions, canned corn stored outside.
Nov 30, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored outside. Observed rice, beans, ketchup, vinegar, onions, canned corn stored outside.
Nov 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 26 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate17 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near dish machine and hand wash sink near back door.
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.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting in ware wash area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen area with food debris and black substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair women's restroom.
Food stored outside. Observed rice, beans, ketchup, vinegar, onions, canned corn stored outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 76°
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers, stove, flat top with grease and food accumulation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo coolers across from stove.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not stored inverted by prep table.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old chairs, unused equipment, mop buckets with dirty water in back storage area outside.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease and food throughout kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed prep sink leaking water near back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container not labeled.
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