ZAAN INDIAN CUISINE
1019 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 8503000420
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
MAR 24
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Employee drink on shelf by dish tank area, manager removed.
Propane Gas tank needs attached or tied down in kitchen.
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. 0 ppm on sanitizer during test.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drink over noodles, manager removed.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Missing two ceiling tiles by dish area in kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Utensil stored in tomato sauce with no handle. Manager removed utensil.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at bar and in kitchen entrance way.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinking water in cooler next to food in service cooler. Employee removed discarded.
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk in walk in cooler. Per operator opened on 03-02-24. Operator labeled milk during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on prep table at kitchen area. Operator labeled spray bottle during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above mop sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed two uncovered waste receptacles in women's restroom stalls. Operator replaced receptacles with covers during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease and debris inside microwaves at kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand-wash sign at hand-wash sink at bar area. Operator displayed hand wash sign during inspection.
Jan 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lotion on prep counter. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bottle of soap. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Locked closet door. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No soap provided at hand wash sink. In kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinated chicken and cooked crawfish. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink in kitchen and drink in Reach-in freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Flattop grill. Priority: Basic
Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken sink and toilet bowl cover. Priority: Basic
Observed: Stored food not covered. Sliced tomato’s in walk-in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning and flour containers. Priority: Basic
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.