MAYURI INDIAN RESTAURANT
1324 SIMPSON AVENUE, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-402-9993
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut watermelon 58F, cut lettuce 60F, payasam(pasta salad) 48F on buffet line, per manager placed 2 hours ago and food items to ice bath.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Observed container of goat meat stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink on cook line. Operator stated he has one and will put one up.
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Lettuce 46F Watermelon 51F Goat 47F Raw chicken 52F. Operator placed all food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense rice, chicken and other food items throughout establishment. Operator removed all bowls during time of inspection.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table underneath microwave. Operator removed cell phone during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil and box of raw chicken stored on floor inside prep area. Operator stored food items six inches off the floor during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters accumulated with grease and dust.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwashing sinks in kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone sitting on top of clean dishes in warehouse washing area. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen next to handwashing sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dish pans wet nesting on drying rack in wash ware area.
Food stored on floor. Observed rice and cooking oil on floor in dry storage area. Observed chicken, Sambar soup, goat, and on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed items off floor during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at both hand sinks in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents accumulated with grease and food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and rice inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered food during time of inspection.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in cook's station. Owner replaced paper towels during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water tuned off at hand wash sink near ice machine. Owner turned on hot water during the inspection.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24. Printed during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint, employee put on hat during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at handwashing sink in cooks station. Owner printed out sign during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Stored food not covered. Observed shredded cheese and tandoori chicken uncovered in walk in cooler. Owner covered during inspection.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like buildup in interior of ice machine.as you enter kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry next to mop bucket in dish area.
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored beside unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut watermelon 58F, cut lettuce 60F, payasam(pasta salad) 48F on buffet line, per manager placed 2 hours ago and food items to ice bath.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tandoori chicken 100F, Sam bar soup 100F, rasam soup 100F on buffet line, manager stated placed on line 2 hours ago, manager replaced chicken and soup and disposed of first batch.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense rice in kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed goat meat stored on the floor in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve items not stored inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed rice with vegetables in expo cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizing cloths stored on prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour, salt removed from original containers no labeling, manger labeled food items.
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