Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine stretching back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.
Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS COOKED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT:COOKED PUREED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 45F. FRIED ROLLED VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 64.9F;LENTIL AT TEMP OF 62.1F TO 64.9F; OTHER COOKED VEGGIE ATTEMP OF 63.7F; COOKED LAMB AT TEMP OF 61.7F. FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 225,VALUE 650. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. AT 3:38PM TECHNICIAN ON SITE, PROVIDED STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT SERVING AREA.MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGH-OUT INCLUDED AT DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT/DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Feb 5, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/29/2019, REPORT #2290626. #58- OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT ANY IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 DEAD SPIDERS IN BASEMENT LOCATED IN CORNER NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH PREPARTION DATE OR EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER ,UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE REAR STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR ,DISCARD EMPTY BOXES TO PREVENT RODET/INSECTS HARBORGAE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION, HOOD,FILTERS IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 11, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING AND MISSING PLASTER. HOLE IN THE CEILING AND CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT MEAT GRINDER. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 4, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WASHING AND SANITIZING POTS/PANS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-11-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30- MUST LABEL ALL BULK ITEM CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICES ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MUST NOT USE PAPER, TINFOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING AND MISSING PLASTER. HOLE IN THE CEILING AND CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT MEAT GRINDER. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 11, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE. MUST ALSO LABEL ALL BULK ITEM CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN TE SURFACE
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May 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 1ST FLOOR HAND WASH SINK AND NO SOAP AT THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE. MUST ALSO LABEL ALL BULK ITEM CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN TE SURFACE.
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Aug 30, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSER FOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP TABLE. CONDENSER MUST HAVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST AND DISRT FROM BLOWING ONTO PREP TABLE FROM FANS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT OF STOVES WITH GASKETS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNER OF KITHCEN NEAR FREE STANDING BURNERS WITH EXCESS DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION BUILT UP. CAULKING IN BLACK WITH DIRT AND MILDEW. REMOVE ALL CAULKING AGAINST WALL AND IN CORNER AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AND IN CORNER NEAR FREE STANDING STOVES BEHIND SHELVES. ALL WALLS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. ANY COOKING ITEMS TOO BIG FOR DISH MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine on file is from Feb 27, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine.
Has Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nepal House- Napalese Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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