[Editor’s note: The report referenced in this article reflects conditions observed during an inspection conducted on May 6 and does not represent the establishment’s current or future status.]
The Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine health inspection at Edessa Restaurant on May 6. According to the inspection report, the restaurant received a low score of 74.
The restaurant was cited for multiple health and safety violations, including a lack of supplies in the handwashing sink, bottles without labels, and food debris buildup.
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Edessa Restaurant
When: May 6, 2026
Where: 3802 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211, United States
Score: 74
Edessa Restaurant serves Kurdish and Turkish restaurant. According to the inspection report, inspectors noted the following violations:
- The kitchen handwashing sink had no paper towels. The staff was instructed to restock paper towels during the inspection.
- Raw beef skewers were stored in a reach-in cooler above a yogurt container. The plastic-wrap-covered raw beef skewers were dripping blood onto a container of ready-to-eat yogurt.
- The yogurt was discarded, and the report advised proper vertical food storage practices.
- Two spray bottles containing blue liquid were not properly labeled at the server station. The bottles were labeled during the inspection.
- The report noted food cooling in large pots without temperature monitoring. The report advised the restaurant to train the staff on safe cooling procedures.
- An aluminum container was stored inside the ice machine. Cooking equipment on the cookline had excessive food debris buildup.
- The floors in the walk-in cooler were damaged, and grease buildup was found underneath the kitchen equipment on the cookline.
- The restaurant was using cardboard to line the floors inside the walk-in cooler. The ceiling of the kitchen and prep area was severely damaged and stained.
- The most recent health inspection report was also not posted during the inspection.
A detailed inspection report is available online.
Follow-up Inspection
Following the routine inspection, the restaurant was issued a low score of 74 for its unsanitary conditions. The restaurant must correct the violations before a follow-up inspection.
