Bombay Curry
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2023, Bombay Curry has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Bombay Curry's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked beef and cooked potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoops flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table on rt side not using
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside door make table
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed onions. 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and strainer stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked rice. 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves dry storage food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
37
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices not labeled
02D-01-5
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat pickles 3 door glass cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich cooler cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb and chicken 3 door glass cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door glass reach in cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Eggs in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets sandwich cooler Gaskets upright freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen. Inspector sent one Back bath room
31B-04-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bombay Curry last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bombay Curry on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bombay Curry?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bombay Curry.
How does Bombay Curry compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Bombay Curry most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Bombay Curry's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bombay Curry have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bombay Curry means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bombay Curry inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bombay Curry is inspected around two times per year on average.
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