What is Gorkha Kitchen Llc's health inspection score?

Gorkha Kitchen Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gorkha Kitchen Llc last inspected?

Gorkha Kitchen Llc was last inspected on July 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gorkha Kitchen Llc have?

Gorkha Kitchen Llc has 46 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gorkha Kitchen Llc safe to eat at?

Gorkha Kitchen Llc has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Gorkha Kitchen Llc

Name: Gorkha Kitchen Llc
Address: 434 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 82

434 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #349 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jul 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

7.7

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

6 intermediate

16 basic

Aug

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jul 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE NOT FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. TCS FOODS ON SITE SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN, LAMB, CHICKEN THIGHS, FETA CHEESE AND GOAT. PERSON IN CHARGE CANNOT PROVIDE RECEIPTS OR PROOF WHERE FOOD CAME FROM. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $1,800. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE OF CLEAR BOTTLES STORED ON PREP COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL OR NAME. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM WHEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NUMEROUS CARD BOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA. MUST THROW AWAY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SLIPPERY FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING RAW CHICKEN. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES EMPLOYEE DID NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-15-2024, REPORT #2600218. #54--5-501.116/NOTED GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−32 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)/ NOTED EXTERIOR AND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(A, D)/ NOTED BROKEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH INTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 NOTED BUCKETS IN WALK-IN COOLER CATCHING DRIPPING WATER FROM WALK-IN COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADDRESS THE LEAK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOODS STORED IN COOLER
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14/ NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12-----NOTED DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 4-202.16-----NOTED RUSTED SHELVES AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL KITCHEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C)/NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND GRIME UNDEARNEATH KITCHEN FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.116/NOTED GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11-----NOTED STRYOFOAM BOARD DUCT TAPED TO REPAIR BROKEN PANEL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS BROKEN CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE 6-201.11-----NOTED FLOORS BEHIND COOK STATIONS IN KITCHEN WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High5 Med10 Basic

19 total

15/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO SOAP AT BAR HANDWASH SINK AND NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HANDSINK AT BAR. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED, "ALL FOOD HANDLERS USE SOAP FROM 'DISHROOM HANDSINK' TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT SINK ADJACENT FROM WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED EXTERIOR AND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 52 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHANA MASALA 46.4 F, CHICKEN CURRY 44.2, CHEESE 46.9, GOAT CURRY 44.7, TANDOOR CHICKEN 44, LAMB CURRY 46.4, CHICKEN BREAST 46.2 STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TANDOOR CHICKEN TIKKA 46.5, TIKKA SAUCE 44.2, CHICKEN BREAST 47.1 AT KITCHEN 4 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLD UNIT APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS VALUED $953 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
NOTED FLOUR, ONION SAUCE, AND TAMARIND SAUCE, STORED IN BUCKETS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD DISH SOAP, DISH SANITIZER AND DISH RINSE ADDITIVE. DISCARDED 130 LBS OF SAUCE AND FLOUR VALUED AT $129. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COS, CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED NO WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED TCS FOODS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED BROKEN TEMPERATURE GAUGE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH INTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDERNEATH DRYING RACK, NOTED 3 DROPPINGS OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN FRONT OF GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED BUCKETS IN WALK-IN COOLER CATCHING DRIPPING WATER FROM WALK-IN COOLER FAN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADDRESS THE LEAK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOODS STORED IN COOLER
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED RUSTED SHELVES AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL KITCHEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION USED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND GRIME UNDEARNEATH KITCHEN FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED STRYOFOAM BOARD DUCT TAPED TO REPAIR BROKEN PANEL IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS BROKEN CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOORS BEHIND COOK STATIONS IN KITCHEN WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION# 2586271 CONDUCTED ON 12/04/23 "OBSERVED TIN FOIL TO COVER PIPE BEHIND PREP TABLE KITCHEN. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND RESTORE SURFACE OF PIPE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−85 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TIN FOIL TO COVER PIPE BEHIND PREP TABLE KITCHEN. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND RESTORE SURFACE OF PIPE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING IN LADIES AND MENS WASHROOM WATER DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE CEILING TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME, INCLUDING DRY FOODS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. REPLACE WITH FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR.REPAIR/REPLCE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION TO ELEVATE SMALL ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA.REPLACE WITH EASILY CLEANABLE AND RAISED SHELF
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. BROKEN, DIRTY PLASTIC FILM AT THE EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE SHOULD BE REMOVED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESS BURNED GREASE INSIDE OVENS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED OR PAINTED. EXCESS FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT

Base deductions−27 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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