BOMBAY CAFE
1672 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
License #1622456
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →BOMBAY CAFE in OAKLAND PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 6 critical, 6 major, 6 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 6, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02C-02-5] 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.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - water 92F. Operator moved to grill to heat.
- [53B-13-5] 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.
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [01B-02-5] 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.
- [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
- [03A-02-5] 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.
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between Cookline flip top units. Operator removed.
- [12A-07-5] 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.
- [11-26-1] 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
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on Cookline flip top door handles and gaskets.
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