Indian Kitchen Lovash
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
47
Score
The most recent inspection for Indian Kitchen Lovash, located at 236 South St in Philadelphia, PA, was conducted on March 27, 2026, resulting in a high-risk score of 47. This inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and seven minor violations, including issues with certification, handwashing facilities, and date marking. Across two scored inspections, Indian Kitchen Lovash has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
47
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Mar 27, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. NOTE: A food safety certified person was not present during the arrival of the inspection. The food safety certified person later arrived.
46.103
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink located in the front food preparation area was blocked by multiple items and not accessible at all times for employee use. The person in charge removed all items and was informed that the handwashing sink must not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
46.825(a)
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (cheese), located in the basement walk-in cooler, was not marked with the date it was opened. The person in charge date marked the cheese.
46.385(b)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Beverage cases were not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the second floor storage closet. New Violation.
46.321
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Plates and bowls were not properly inverted or covered in the food preparation area. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Raw wood being used as shelving the the second floor storage closet. -Concrete blocks were being used to support equipment in the basement area. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Exterior surface cleaning was needed around equipment in several areas due to food residue. -Interior lower surface cleaning was needed in several refrigeration units due to food debris. -Ice build-up in several reach-in freezers located in the basement area. -Rust around shelves in several refrigeration units. -Dust around the fan guard in the basement walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -The food preparation sink located in the front area was leaking water from the lower faucet. -The handwashing sink located near the first floor warewashing area was leaking water from the handle when turned on. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Exterior surface cleaning was needed around the faucets in two restrooms due to residue build-up. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor cleaning was needed in several areas. The following areas were noted: -Under cooking equipment in the first floor food preparation area due to food debris and grease. -Behind equipment and under shelving in the basement storage areas. -In the second floor storage closet due to debris. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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