Gorkhali Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Gorkhali Kitchen has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Gorkhali Kitchen on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08A-04-5
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.
53B-14-5
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.
53A-05-6
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**
12B-07-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
25-06-4
61
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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**
53B-14-5
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**
08B-38-4
86
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
22-41-4
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**
02C-02-5
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**
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/6 pans on clean dish shelf. **Warning**
24-08-4
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**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives in prep area. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on flip top cooler. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
55
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
10-05-5
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**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board beneath prep table adjacent to three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside Employee handwash sink at cashier station.
31A-11-4
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.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles on table adjacent to mop sink.
41-17-4
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.
22-20-5
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-07-4
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.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of sauces and food items stored on floor in Walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in front line Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
33
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bucket in front of grill water 82F
10-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3-compartment sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind counter water for plants.
41-17-4
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**
10-17-4
67
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer in mop sink area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food being stored in non food graded bag in walk In freezer
14-31-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed bathroom toilet not flushing properly.
32-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers stored on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler
08B-38-4
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**
31B-04-4
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**
40-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen chicken without cover in walk in freezer
08B-12-5
58
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
41-17-4
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame in walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between cookline equipment Corrected observed employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
31B-04-4
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**
42-01-4
70
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed. Manager posted new license.. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
67
Jul 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gorkhali Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gorkhali Kitchen on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gorkhali Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gorkhali Kitchen.
How does Gorkhali Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Gorkhali Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Gorkhali Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gorkhali Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gorkhali Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gorkhali Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gorkhali Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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