BOMBAY CAFE
1672 E. OAKLAND PARK BLVD., Oakland Park FL 33334 · 9545680600
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023052945 | Sep 11, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2015019144 | Apr 24, 2015 | Aug 5, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee used personal phone then put on gloves and handled clean dishes. 2. Employee entered Cookline, put on gloves and handled ready to eat food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees washed hands/put on new gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - glass unit - yogurt (48F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - glass unit - yogurt (48F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
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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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Triple door unit - Cooked vegetables and cooked lamb - per operator prepared more than 24 hours ago. Operator date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on Cookline flip top door handles and gaskets.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between Cookline flip top units. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - water 92F. Operator moved to grill to heat.
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cellphone then continued preparing food. Employee washed hands and put gloves on
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3Compartment sink
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.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum then washed hands and put gloves on
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains clear liquid identified as table cleaner. Employee labeled spray bottle
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Operator set up manual sanitization.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Onion chutney and onion Sauce located in Walk In Cooler Operator labeled chutney and sauce.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in Walk In Cooler Manager date marked cook chicken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains clear liquid identified as chlorine sanitizer located next to Dishwasher. Manager labeled spray bottle
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Sep 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sour cream and milk in kool it three door cooler. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs on lower shelf.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.. Observed knives stored between make table and prep table on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water on cook line waters temperature of 105F. Operator discarded water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed plastic water bottle stored in make table on cooler line. Operator removed
Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.