Excellent

Nirmal's

106 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Seattle

Rated “Excellent” · as of Oct 30, 2026

Nirmal's was last inspected on October 30, 2026 and scored 11 points. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 30, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Satisfactory

Score: 11 points

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

    Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

    Official wording (code 4300)

    Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

  • GeneralFood handling3 pts

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Official wording (code 3700)

    In-use utensils properly stored

  • 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

Jan 11, 2021: 0021/01Jan 9, 2023: 101023/01Sep 22, 2023: 121223/09Apr 11, 2024: 878724/04Jun 6, 2024: 808024/06Jul 1, 2024: 303024/07Oct 24, 2024: 0024/10Mar 7, 2025: 101025/03Sep 16, 2025: 101025/09May 21, 2026: 8826/05Jun 11, 2026: 0026/06Oct 30, 2026: 111126/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Complete 0 points

    Educational Inspection

    No violations

  2. Satisfactory 8 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep3 pts

      Non-food surfaces were dirty or in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 4300)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces maintained and clean

    • 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

  3. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

  4. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • 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))

    • 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

  5. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  6. Unsatisfactory 30 points

    Return Inspection

    2 critical Show violations
    • 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

    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

  7. Unsatisfactory 80 points

    Return Inspection

    4 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • 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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

      Hands weren’t washed when required.

      Official wording (code 0400)

      Hands washed as required

    • 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

  8. Unsatisfactory 87 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    4 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

      Hands weren’t washed when required.

      Official wording (code 0400)

      Hands washed as required

    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

      Permit not posted.

      Official wording (code 5000)

      Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

  9. Unsatisfactory 12 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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))

    • PaperworkSigns & paperwork2 pts

      Permit not posted.

      Official wording (code 5000)

      Posting of permit; mobile establishment name easily visible

  10. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training5 pts

      Not every food worker had a current Food Worker Card.

      Official wording (code 0200)

      Food Worker Cards current for all food workers; new food workers trained

    • 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

  11. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

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