Oakland Park, Broward County

BOMBAY CAFE

1672 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Oakland Park, FL 33334

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
4 High Priority
Apr 6, 2026
City
Oakland Park
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 6, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 24493123

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24493129

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 24493132

High Priority - 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.

41-27-4

Detail 24493131

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24493124

Intermediate - 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.AÂ

53B-13-5

Detail 24493126

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 24493130

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24493128

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 24493127

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 24493125

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on Cookline flip top door handles and gaskets.

10-17-4

Detail 24493133

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between Cookline flip top units. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24493122

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - water 92F. Operator moved to grill to heat. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-18-4

Detail 24155155

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 24155152

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 24155151

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3Compartment sink Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24155154

Intermediate - 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. Warning

12B-09-5

Detail 24155153

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

41-17-4

Detail 23861502

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains clear liquid identified as table cleaner. Employee labeled spray bottle

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23498056

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23498059

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 23498057

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23498058

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 23032535

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23032534

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 23032536

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23032532

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains clear liquid identified as chlorine sanitizer located next to Dishwasher. Manager labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 23032537

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

21-12-4

Detail 23032533

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22548293

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

14-01-5

Detail 22548295

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

16-13-5

Detail 22548294

Basic - 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, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22275538

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10-17-4

Detail 22275535

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.. Observed knives stored between make table and prep table on cook line.

10-07-4

Detail 22275534

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22275537

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22275536

Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name.

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 21995257

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler covered container Tomato base sauce 53F Per operator placed in walk-in cooler approximately 11:00pm Sunday night.

08A-05-6

Detail 21995261

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked lamb in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21995256

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler Tomato base sauce 54F per operator not prep or portion today. Per operator placed in walk-in cooler approximately 11:00pm Sunday night.

03D-15-4

Detail 21995259

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed tomato based sauce in covered container in walk-in cooler.

14-01-5

Detail 21995255

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Rice container 2.Flour Container Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21995258

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line utensil in water 85F. Operator place on stove to reheat water temperature. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21995260

Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21591267

High Priority - 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator:set up manual Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) until Chlorine line disconnected- operator to contact technician Corrective Action Taken

14-15-4

Detail 21591265

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic to go bags utilized for TCS foods - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21591270

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Goat, eggplant not date marked -operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21591269

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21591266

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in sugar bin - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21591271

Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in cooler - cooked potatoes not covered- operator covered. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21591268

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin, oil spray bottle not labeled -operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 20841568

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-20-5

Detail 20841566

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored above above prepared sauces in walk in cooler. Eggs moved and properly stored. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20841565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. vegetable gravy (74); garlic oil (75 on prep table next to stove. Vegetable gravy and garlic oil on prep table less than 3 hours per Cook and containers moved to inside cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20841567

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots on floor in front of sink in dish area.

53B-13-5

Detail 20841569

Intermediate - 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.

21-10-4

Detail 20841570

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wiping cloth removed and placed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 20430134

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20430131

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in walk in cooler

12B-07-4

Detail 20430130

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table next to cook line

13-04-4

Detail 20430133

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-07-4

Detail 20430132

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line