Ekta Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
45
Score
Ekta Indian Cuisine, located at 106 S 40th St, Philadelphia, PA, had a high-risk inspection on November 3, 2025, with a score of 45. This inspection identified two critical, two major, and six minor violations. Previous inspections at this Philadelphia establishment have also resulted in high-risk scores.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
45
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
52
Violations — Nov 3, 2025 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The person in charge did not know the names of the five foodborne illnesses required by the Department. *The inspector reviewed the five foodborne illness-causing organisms with the person in charge. New Violation.
46.102
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle touching bulk food ingredient. *The person in charge repositioned the food so that the handle was no longer in contact with the food during the inspection.
46.301
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm, and not 50-100 ppm as required. *During the inspection, the person in charge placed the dishwasher out of service and was instructed to use only the three-compartment sink until the dishwasher is functioning properly.
46.675(d)(e)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Some potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat foods prepared in the food facility and stored in the walk-in cooler were not date marked. *Employees date marked all items during the inspection.
46.385(b)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) was observed in the dry storage, warewash, and tandoor areas. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Boxes of food were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside one of the walk-in coolers.
46.321
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Cups and bowls in the front service area observed stored upright and not inverted to avoid contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop was observed on the floor and not stored elevated to properly air-dry. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Food employee was observed inside one of the walk-in coolers. New Violation.
46.963
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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