Arth - the Indian Bistro
238 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033
Rated “Good” · as of Feb 12, 2026
Arth - the Indian Bistro was last inspected on February 12, 2026 and scored 39 points. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
February 12, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review
Score: 39 points
1 critical4 general-
CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Hot food was held below 130°F.
Official wording (code 1710)
Proper hot holding temperatures; less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (54 degrees Celsius (C))
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Surfaces or equipment were the wrong material or hard to clean.
Official wording (code 4000)
Food and nonfood surfaces properly used and constructed; cleanable
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GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Official wording (code 4800)
Physical facilities properly installed, maintained, cleaned; unnecessary persons excluded from establishment
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GeneralPests5 pts
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.
Official wording (code 3200)
Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled
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GeneralFacility upkeep2 pts
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Official wording (code 4900)
Adequate ventilation; lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Unsatisfactory 31 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Food wasn’t cooked to the right time and temperature.
Official wording (code 1800)
Proper cooking time and temperature; proper use of noncontinuous cooking
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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 handling3 pts
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Official wording (code 3700)
In-use utensils properly stored
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Satisfactory 8 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.
Official wording (code 4200)
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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GeneralFood handling3 pts
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Official wording (code 3900)
Single-use and single-service articles properly stored, used
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Satisfactory 3 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling3 pts
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Official wording (code 3900)
Single-use and single-service articles properly stored, used
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Unsatisfactory 35 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature25 pts
Food was left at room temperature without proper time controls.
Official wording (code 1900)
No room temperature storage; proper use of time as a control, procedures available
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CriticalFood handling5 pts
No consumer warning posted for raw or undercooked food.
Official wording (code 2300)
Proper consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.
Official wording (code 4200)
Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized
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Satisfactory 10 points
Routine Inspection/Field Review
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Official wording (code 4400)
Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections
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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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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.