AHANA'S BOMBAY GRILLE
9060 BONITA BEACH RD, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239-301-2539
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed online.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025030193 | Mar 18, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat cooked rice in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked rice, cooked potatoes, and lentil soup not properly date marked.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed serving plate in container of rice. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler at front counter.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2025. Operator renewed during visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, lentil soup, cooked beans not properly date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramekin with no handle in rice. Operator removed.
Mar 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Flow from hot water supply at cooking area handwashing sink minimal, is cold (less than 85F) and is not adequate temperature or pressure to effectively wash hands.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles installed throughout the facility..
Jan 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the cooking area blocked by two metal rods.
No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Flow from hot water supply at cooking area handwashing sink minimal, is cold (less than 85F) and is not adequate temperature or pressure to effectively wash hands.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekin stored in a container of rice in the refrigerator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles installed throughout the facility..
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Unused Tandoori oven was stored in the restroom.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of testosterone supplement was stored on a shelf with food in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Small terracotta pots used for serving rice pudding. Educated Operator that all food containers must be food grade, smooth and esily cleanable.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired December 1, 2024. Operator renewed during the visit.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator revised the sneeze guard during the visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bowl of butter was at improper holding temperature for less than 4 hours in the kitchen. Operator returned to cold holding.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol spray can of air freshener was stored on a prep table immediately next to clean equipment and a container of cooling eggplant Open bottle of bleach stored on the clean dish drain board next to the dishwasher.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the cooking area blocked by two metal rods.
Handwash sink removed from the center food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Sign at the bar indicates the lamb offering is grass-fed. Lamb in cold storage has label that does not indicate lamb is grass-fed. Operator removed sign.
No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had all employees sign during the visit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid was unlabeled. Operator labeled. Spray bottle containing red liquid was unlabeled in the dish area. Employee labeled during the visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Flow from hot water supply at cooking area handwashing sink minimal, is cold (less than 85F) and is not adequate temperature or pressure to effectively wash hands.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekin stored in a container of rice in the refrigerator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles installed throughout the facility..
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Unused Tandoori oven was stored in the restroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex restroom by the back door.
Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils in the dish area.
In-use wet towel used under drying dishes on the drain board next to the dishwasher.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the dish area.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tape measure stored with food in the kitchen area. Operator removed.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish area sink had a bucket in the basin.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle in the tub of rice.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chick pea flour observed stored in a Bay Leaves container
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed online.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed precooked chicken date marked 02/20/24. Stop Sale. Operator discarded chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored near clean food equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemical.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked sanitizer at 100 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen lamb not date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Buckets of rice and chickpeas observed with plastic containers used as scoops. Items had no handles and were stored in the product.
Clean knifes and utensils were stored stored in a drawer with heavily flaking paint.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator and female cook wearing a bracelet and a watch
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors, walls and ceilings in disrepair in several areas, rendering them not smooth and easily cleanable.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Numerous yogurt containers observed throughout the establishment that have been cleaned and refilled with other foods.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice that was cooked last night was stored in plastic containers and measured 48F cooling. Product cooling overnight per Operator. See stop sale
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen meats are being stored in non-food grade "to go" bags in two freezers. Product is in direct contact with the bags.
Operator washed hands then splashed face fand then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands again.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ghee was stored in a container on the shelf overnight at 75F per Operator. See stop Rice that was cooked last night was stored in plastic containers and measured 48F. Product cooked and cooling overnight per Operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee was stored in a container at 75F on the shelf overnight per Operator. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of OxyClean stored immediately adjacent to pans and pots stored as clean in the dish area.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided copy to Operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the dish machine. Operator installed a new roll during inspection
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided copy to Operatr who signed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of product prepared onsite (cooked vegetables, hummus, rice) in multiple cold holding units with no date marking.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing green toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Buckets of rice and chickpeas observed with plastic containers used as scoops. Items had no handles and were stored in the product.
Clean knifes and utensils were stored stored in a drawer with heavily flaking paint.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator and female cook wearing a bracelet and a watch
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors, walls and ceilings in disrepair in several areas, rendering them not smooth and easily cleanable.
Open dumpster lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Numerous yogurt containers observed throughout the establishment that have been cleaned and refilled with other foods.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of a white powder were store in re-used yogurt containers and unlabeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.