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GORKHALI KITCHEN

GORKHALI KITCHEN in TAMPA has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

Cross Creek Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33647
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13622480

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One employee beverage on dry dish rack next to dishes. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging on side of dry storage rack next to walk in freezer. Employee moved items Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on top of pull top reach in coolers across from cookline not inverted. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over unwashed cucumbers in walk in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees working in food preparation. Establishment Only has Renna as certified manager. They stated she was only here on weekends so we decided getting someone else certified as a manger for when she is not present or off work.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nava Lama has expired certificate. Stated he would be getting it renewed soon.

2/12/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13622188

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of marinaded raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Fryer oil and case of ketchup on floor in storage area. Multiple items on the floor in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

1/29/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10937492

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/6 pans on clean dish shelf. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of marinaded raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Fryer oil and case of ketchup on floor in storage area. Multiple items on the floor in walk in freezer Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives in prep area. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on flip top cooler. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Tested 3 times a at 0ppm. Discussed manual sanitizing with operator, and discussed 7 day callback. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate. Warning

6/9/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10757713

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine at cashier station.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal beverage containers trainers stored on prep table on front line cook, on top of Dish machine, and on prep table adjacent to three compartment sink. Person in charge relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from an open can of soda next to prep table during time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of sauces and food items stored on floor in Walk in freezer.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in front line Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler not covered.
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in bucket of water at 85F in front line cook. Employee removed bucket during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel spray cleaner stored on dry storage shelf with clean equipment. Adjacent to Dish machine. Operator relocated spray bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter at mop sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board beneath prep table adjacent to three compartment sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside Employee handwash sink at cashier station.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in front line Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler not date marked.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles on table adjacent to mop sink.

1/10/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8759085

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored knife between reaching cooler and prep table. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bucket in front of grill water 82F
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3-compartment sink
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind counter water for plants.

5/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8549590

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers stored on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign hand wash sink by dish area. Repeat Violation
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee items above prep area , water bottle , phone , speaker and big cup. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen chicken without cover in walk in freezer
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed bathroom toilet not flushing properly.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food being stored in non food graded bag in walk In freezer
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer in mop sink area.

11/9/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8368195

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf with clean dishes and on top of dish machine Corrected observed employee move to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame in walk-in freezer
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between cookline equipment Corrected observed employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop sink Corrected observed employee hang mop Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled on chemical shelf above mop sink Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site

8/9/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8311161

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed