Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

BOMBAY DARBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT

1521 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 16, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 24518034

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of rice, a large plastic yogurt container was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The item was removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24518035

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the cook line flip top cooler

51-11-4

Detail 24518036

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs in the dry storage area.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24286418

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked shrimp (45F); raw fish (46F). Per operator items held in unit approximately 2 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24286417

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cart - semosas- cooked potato/peas (74F). Per operator item prepared 1 hour ago. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form to operator and reviewed. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 24286421

Intermediate - 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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.AÂ

14-69-4

Detail 24286420

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around door.

10-07-4

Detail 24286419

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 94F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24286416

Basic - Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 23649841

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, lamb (65F - Cooling). Operator stated held overnight in walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale

01B-13-4

Detail 23649843

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, lamb (65F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today.

11-27-4

Detail 23649839

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator

14-01-5

Detail 23649837

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen by reach in two door cooler, bowl used to dispense flour. Operator removed bowl Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23649844

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line and prep area by walk in cooler, knives stored between equipment. Operator removed knives Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23649836

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line, wet wiping cloths stored under cutting boards. Operator removed wet cloths. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23649842

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage area upstairs, to go boxes stored on floor. Operator moved boxes to shelf Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23649840

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In storage area upstairs, aluminum containers not stored inverted to protect from contamination. Operator inverted items Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23649838

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In kitchen by prep area and prep sink in back kitchen area. Shrimp and lamb thawing in standing water. Discussed with operator that thawing should be done under cold running water or under refrigeration. Operator moved items to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23082444

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over ready to eat lentil and tomatoes. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23082438

High Priority - 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. Cookline - low boy - low boy - sour cream (60-62F); cut cabbage (60-62F). Per operator, items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23082443

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - low boy - low boy - sour cream (60-62F); cut cabbage (60-62F). Per operator, items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23082440

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep area hand sink being used to thaw shrimp. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23082442

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in bulk containers of rice and sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23082439

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By triple sink.

14-69-4

Detail 23082441

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

06-01-5

Detail 23082445

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in sink in standing water. Advised operator to thaw under cold running water. Operator moved to prep sink and turned on cold water. Corrected On-Site

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 22947882

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....tadka sauce 56F in walk in cooler, chicken wings 60F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen , cooling in deep 5 gallon container . Per chef food was cooked yesterday . Stop sale issue . Advise to discarded food.

02C-01-5

Detail 22947883

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...tomato salsa date marked 6/2/, tomato onion sauce 6/2/24 at beer walk in cooler at up stairs. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 22947886

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...tomato salsa date marked 6/2/, tomato onion sauce 6/2/24 at beer walk in cooler at up stairs.

01B-02-5

Detail 22947885

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....tadka sauce 56F in walk in cooler, chicken wings 60F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen , cooling in deep 5 gallon container . Per chef food was cooked yesterday .

03A-02-5

Detail 22947888

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...tadka sauce 50F, dhal 51F, spinach 50F, salsa 48F, chicken 48F, lamb 48F in all reach in cooler at cook line . Per chef food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22947881

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.... All food containers in reach in coolers at kitchen.

31A-09-4

Detail 22947884

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by racks at dishwashing area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22947889

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.... onion sauce date marked 6/25 actually it was cooked day before yesterday. Employee properly date marked. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22947887

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues....all coolers at cook line .

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 22863973

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22863977

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soup spoons not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22863974

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 22863972

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22863976

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 88F. Operator placed in clean and sanitize container without water. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22863975

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve boxes not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21605949

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) On top of left fliptop on cook line, Cut tomatoes (64F- Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (84F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (88F - Cold Holding). Per manager items out 1 hr. Manager moved back to walk in cooler to rechill. 2) In left upper fliptop, cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding). Container being kept out of cold area of unit. Per manager tomatoes in unit less than 2 hours. Manager moved to walk in cooler to refill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 21605953

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-09-4

Detail 21605952

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice scoops in hand sink by ice machines. Manager removed scoops and washed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21605954

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Empty employee beverage container in 2 door cooler on cook line.Manager removed container. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21605950

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cook line at 50ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21605951

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Two containers on prep table in corner of kitchen away from cookline. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Mar 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20954094

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - 2nd from left - cooked lamb (50-54F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS foods are maintained at 41F and below. See Stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-24: Cookline - flip top - 2nd from left - no TCS items in unit. Repair service on site. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS foods are maintained at 41F and below. Walk in cooler - cooked chicken 37F, cooked lamb 38F. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20954095

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-24: Intermediate - 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. Warning Time Extended

Mar 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 11

09-01-4

Detail 20952509

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bar employee cutting lemons/limes with bare hands. Reviewed proper procedures for no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20952505

High Priority - 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. Cookline - flip top - 2nd from left - cooked lamb (50-54F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS foods are maintained at 41F and below. See Stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20952513

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - 2nd from left - cooked lamb (50-54F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS foods are maintained at 41F and below. See Stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 20952506

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine - 200ppm - Cookline. Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20952510

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline handsink blocked by prep table. Handsink by ice machine blocked by trays. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20952508

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed meat thawing in hand sink by back door. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Operator removed items and cleaned/sanitized the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20952504

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20952511

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20952507

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20952503

Intermediate - 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. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20952512

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking under hand sink by back door. Warning

Mar 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 20907456

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Intermediate - 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. Warning Time Extended

Mar 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20905260

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over onions in walk in cooler. Reviewed proper storage procedures and operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20905258

High Priority - 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. Cookline flip top #2 - yogurt (47-50F); chick peas (47-50F); lentil (47-50F); cooked lamb (47-50F); chicken tica (44-46F); wings (44-46F). Per operator, several items were held in unit overnight and some were placed in unit for service approximately 3 hours ago. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS foods are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20905261

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top #2 - yogurt (47-50F); chick peas (47-50F); lentil (47-50F); cooked lamb (47-50F); chicken tica (44-46F); wings (44-46F). Per operator, several items were held in unit overnight and some were placed in unit for service approximately 3 hours ago. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS foods are maintained at 41F and below. Items placed in unit today were moved to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale. Cookline - #3 cooked chicken (55F). Per operator item was placed in unit approximately two hours ago. Observed item stored on top of upper food pans. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20905259

Intermediate - 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. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20905262

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at expo area. Warning

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20514823

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - #3 - wings (46-47°F). Observed item in pan on top of pans in upper section of flip top. Per operator item was placed in unit less than an hour ago. Operator moved item to reach in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 20514824

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator remade solution - chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20514828

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at Cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20514826

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water at 107F. Advised operator water must be 135F or higher. Operator moved to grill. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 20514825

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by back stairs. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20514827

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 20347086

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning Time Extended

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 20345721

High Priority - Dented can present. 1 - #10 can tomato purée. See stop sale. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20345726

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish machine- chlorine 0ppm. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20345722

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 small flying insects on wall above prep area near Cookline. Operator removed flies and cleaned/sanitized the area. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20345723

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked lamb in left Cookline flip top. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20345720

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20345718

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 35 droppings in upstairs storage room. Storage room contains food in jars, bags of flour, coconut powder, cashews and dry goods. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Warning

41-27-4

Detail 20345724

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - chlorine over 200ppm. Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20345725

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lamb in walk in cooler - per operator cooked 2 days ago. Operator properly date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20345719

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

35A-20-4

Detail 20345717

Basic - One Dead rodent present - upstairs storage room in corner next to coconut powder. Storage room contains food in jars, bags of flour, coconut powder, cashews and dry goods. Operator removed and cleaned/sanitized the area. Warning