Vostochnaya Kuhnya

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 25, 2026 Closed 60 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Reopening Inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

2. Mar 23, 2026 Closed 44 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Reopening Inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

   • GeneralPests

     Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or open bait was used.

     Official wording (code 08C)

     Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

3. Mar 19, 2026 Closed 98 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   8 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cooked food wasn’t cooled down quickly enough.

     Official wording (code 02H)

     After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02G)

     Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).

     Official wording (code 06A)

     Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

   • CriticalFood handling

     No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

     Official wording (code 04A)

     Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

   • GeneralFood handling

     Frozen food was being thawed the wrong way.

     Official wording (code 09B)

     Thawing procedure improper.

   • GeneralOther

     No contract with a licensed exterminator, or pest-control records missing.

     Official wording (code 28-06)

     Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food-contact surfaces were in poor repair.

     Official wording (code 09C)

     Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

4. May 23, 2024 A 10 points (A range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

     Official wording (code 04A)

     Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.