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TASTE OF INDIA

810 E GREGORY ST, Pensacola FL 32501 · 850.439.3005

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706263
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
APR 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $880

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023070805Dec 12, 2023Jan 16, 2024$400
6--2018059873May 22, 2018Jan 2, 2019$480

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at dish cleaning area.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bins underneath self.
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Basic/16-07-4
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in freezer door.
Basic/36-51-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season bins under prep table in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Dec 13, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 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 priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, Chlorine base sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing stations in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink inside electrical room.
Basic/36-36-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spatula in water 97f, in prep area.
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers underneath prep table kitchen, flour.
Basic/02D-01-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.