GORKHALI KITCHEN
10044 CROSS CREEK BLVD, Tampa FL 33647 · 813-388-6404
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015007142 | Jan 8, 2015 | May 5, 2015 | $1,400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on silver containers in dish storage area. Discussed removing before washing with employees.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White Togo containers not inverted. Employee inverted.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/6 pans on clean dish shelf.
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
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives in prep area. Operator removed knives.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on flip top cooler. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board beneath prep table adjacent to three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside Employee handwash sink at cashier station.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles on table adjacent to mop sink.
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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of sauces and food items stored on floor in Walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in front line Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler not covered.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bucket in front of grill water 82F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3-compartment sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind counter water for plants.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored knife between reaching cooler and prep table. Employee removed knife.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food being stored in non food graded bag in walk In freezer
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer in mop sink area.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers stored on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign hand wash sink by dish area.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee items above prep area, water bottle, phone, speaker and big cup.
Stored food not covered. Observed frozen chicken without cover in walk in freezer
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed bathroom toilet not flushing properly.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled on chemical shelf above mop sink Corrected observed employee label
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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame in walk-in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between cookline equipment Corrected observed employee removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop sink Corrected observed employee hang mop
Aug 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.