Sitar Indian Cuisine
12541 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Rated “Excellent” · as of Oct 15, 2026
Sitar Indian Cuisine was last inspected on October 15, 2026 and scored 3 points. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 15, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 3 points
1 general-
GeneralFood handling3 pts
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Official wording (code 3800)
Utensils, equipment, linens properly stored, used, handled
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Satisfactory 0 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
No violations
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Unsatisfactory 5 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature5 pts
Cold food was held slightly too warm (42–45°F).
Official wording (code 2120)
Proper cold holding temperatures; between 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (6 to 7 degrees Celsius (C))
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Unsatisfactory 33 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.
Official wording (code 1600)
Proper cooling procedure
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GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts
Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.
Official wording (code 4300)
Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.
Official wording (code 3300)
Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
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Unsatisfactory 7 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training5 pts
No person in charge who knew the food-safety rules, or no certified manager on staff.
Official wording (code 0100)
PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on staff unless exempt
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PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts
Permit not posted.
Official wording (code 5000)
Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible
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Unsatisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.
Official wording (code 0600)
Adequate handwashing facilities
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Unsatisfactory 23 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature10 pts
Cold food was held above 45°F.
Official wording (code 2110)
Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Wiping cloths weren’t stored in sanitizer, or sanitizer strength was wrong.
Official wording (code 3400)
Wiping cloths properly used, stored; sanitizer concentration
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GeneralFood temperature3 pts
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Official wording (code 3000)
Proper thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling5 pts
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during delivery, prep, storage, or display.
Official wording (code 3300)
Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display
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