Om Indian Bistro

18631 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Indian

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Om Indian Bistro has five inspections in the public record. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking”, showing up two times.

Om Indian Bistro's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food package damaged or integrity compromised (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed gallon can of black beans on dry storage rack with dents and compromised seams that exhibited swelling. PIC discarded at time of inspection

3-202.15

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers of tomato chutney in walk-in cooler without date markings. Person in charge stated that chutney was prepared on Sunday (two days prior). Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (RTE/TCS) foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Observed working containers of flour, sugar, and mung beans without lids. Person in charge stated that lids for containers had been misplaced. Foods and ingredients not in use should be in closed containers to prevent contamination

3-302.11(A3-8)

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Potato Masala in main cold holding unit at a temperature of 46*F and in the reach-in fridge at 52*F, both measured by probe thermometer. Per PIC, potato masala had been prepared on Sunday and placed into the reach-in fridge. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. PIC disposed of the potato masala at time of inspection

3-501.14

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various food items were date marked 9/10, and 9/11 in both walk-in and reach-in coolers, employee said that these items had been frozen and were thawed between 4 and 5 days prior. Discussed date marking after thawing, thaw dates were added at time. Please ensure food items are date marked to be discarded 6 days after the date that they have been prepared or removed from packaging, and items are marked with a thaw date after they have been removed from freezer

3-501.17

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fried vegetable balls cooling on speed rack at ambient temperature during inspection. Items measured 78-82 degrees F and had been prepared nearly 2 hours prior. Items were moved to walk-in cooler at time to actively cool and meet time requirements. Please ensure all food items are cooled actively in cooling equipment after they achieve are down to 135 degrees F

3-501.15(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No handsoap available at handsink near cook line and in back area near large equipment, sinks were re-stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand washing cleanser at all times

6-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No food manager available at time of inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Om Indian Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Om Indian Bistro on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Om Indian Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Om Indian Bistro.

How does Om Indian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Om Indian Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Om Indian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Om Indian Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Om Indian Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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