Bombay House & Grill

560 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Indian
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2019
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bombay House & Grill six times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Bombay House & Grill is from Mar 27, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “management, food employee and conditional employee” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Bombay House & Grill's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE/COVING IN DINING ROOM AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (CORIANDER,FLOUR, RICE) IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Mar 20, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNIT ...1LB OF CHICKEN @49.1F,4LBS OF LAMB @51.4F, 1LB OF STEWED EGGPLANT @51.0F, AND 2LBS OF DICED POTOES @52.3F. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOODS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2243316 ON DECEMBER 10,2018.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (CORIANDER,FLOUR, RICE) IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE/COVING IN DINING ROOM AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Dec 10, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING & DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Nov 30, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING & DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Nov 26, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING & DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE ROACHES; 5 INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE AND 1 INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE and 2 ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Nov 8, 2018
License
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING & DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF CONSUMER ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES; 5 INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE AND 5 INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bombay House & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bombay House & Grill on file is from Mar 27, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bombay House & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bombay House & Grill.

Has Bombay House & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bombay House & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bombay House & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.