POTALA CAFE / TIBETAN MOMO BAR

171 EAST STATE STREET, ITHACA, NY 14850 · Restaurant (Restaurant/Catering Operation)

39 inspections

1. InspectionMay 27, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
     • Not Critical Violation
2. InspectionJul 17, 2025

   0 infractions

3. InspectionMay 24, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
     • Not Critical Violation
4. InspectionMay 6, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 15C: Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
     • Not Critical Violation
5. InspectionJul 18, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
     • Not Critical Violation
6. InspectionMay 3, 2024

   0 infractions

7. InspectionJul 20, 2023

   0 infractions

8. InspectionJun 15, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
     • Not Critical Violation
9. InspectionJun 2, 2023

   0 infractions

10. Re-InspectionJul 23, 2022

    0 infractions

11. Re-InspectionJul 22, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 6B: Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.
      • Critical Violation
12. InspectionJul 21, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 6B: Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.
      • Critical Violation
13. InspectionMar 11, 2022

    0 infractions

14. InspectionOct 22, 2021

    0 infractions

15. InspectionMay 5, 2021

    1 infraction

    • 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
      • Not Critical Violation
16. InspectionFeb 19, 2020

    1 infraction

    • 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
      • Not Critical Violation
17. Re-InspectionDec 10, 2019

    0 infractions

18. InspectionNov 6, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 5B: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
      • Critical Violation
19. InspectionJun 25, 2019

    0 infractions

20. InspectionNov 7, 2018

    0 infractions

21. InspectionJan 24, 2018

    0 infractions

22. InspectionSep 13, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
      • Not Critical Violation
23. Re-InspectionJun 2, 2017

    0 infractions

24. InspectionMay 23, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 5B: Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
      • Critical Violation
25. InspectionNov 30, 2016

    0 infractions

26. InspectionJun 20, 2016

    0 infractions

27. InspectionDec 1, 2015

    0 infractions

28. InspectionMay 6, 2015

    0 infractions

29. InspectionOct 20, 2014

    0 infractions

30. InspectionMay 21, 2014

    0 infractions

31. InspectionNov 15, 2013

    0 infractions

32. Re-InspectionJul 2, 2013

    0 infractions

33. InspectionJun 11, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 2E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
      • Critical Violation
34. InspectionDec 4, 2012

    0 infractions

35. InspectionApr 4, 2012

    0 infractions

36. InspectionNov 3, 2011

    0 infractions

37. InspectionMay 10, 2011

    0 infractions

38. Re-InspectionDec 28, 2010

    0 infractions

39. InspectionDec 10, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 2C: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
      • Critical Violation
    • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
      • Not Critical Violation