How many health inspections has BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT had?

BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT

1521 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BOMBAY DARBAR FORT LAUDERDALE LLC · License: SEA1623620

BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 25 inspections on record with 138 total violations (5.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

25Inspections

138Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 21, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 15, 2021	Rodent & fly activity	09:29:00

Inspection History (25)

Mar 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Dec 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 24, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 23, 2022 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Mar 4, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 3, 2022 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 6, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 30, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 29, 2018 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 14, 2017 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

How Does This Facility Compare?

BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT had?: BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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