DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

AHANA'S BOMBAY GRILLE

Bonita Beach Road
Florida, 34135
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763816

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles installed throughout the facility.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time extended too allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time extended. **Time Extended**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time extended 60 days from initial visit **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: No approved Plan Review for buffet. Admin Complaint
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Flow from hot water supply at cooking area handwashing sink minimal, is cold (less than 85F) and is not adequate temperature or pressure to effectively wash hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time extended to allow Operator time to repair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Hot water issue at handwashing sink not resolved. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10759396

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekin stored in a container of rice in the refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time extended to allow Operator time to train employees about proper storage and use of utensils. **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles installed throughout the facility.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time extended too allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended**
  • 24-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Unused Tandoori oven was stored in the restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time extended to allow Operator time to find a storage solution. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the cooking area blocked by two metal rods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time extended to allow Operator time to find a solution for metal rod storage. **Time Extended**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time extended 60 days from initial visit **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Flow from hot water supply at cooking area handwashing sink minimal, is cold (less than 85F) and is not adequate temperature or pressure to effectively wash hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time extended to allow Operator time to repair. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881385

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekin stored in a container of rice in the refrigerator. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles installed throughout the facility.. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-13-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Unused Tandoori oven was stored in the restroom. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex restroom by the back door. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils in the dish area. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet towel used under drying dishes on the drain board next to the dishwasher. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the dish area. Warning
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tape measure stored with food in the kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of testosterone supplement was stored on a shelf with food in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Small terracotta pots used for serving rice pudding. Educated Operator that all food containers must be food grade, smooth and esily cleanable. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired December 1, 2024. Operator renewed during the visit. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator revised the sneeze guard during the visit. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bowl of butter was at improper holding temperature for less than 4 hours in the kitchen. Operator returned to cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol spray can of air freshener was stored on a prep table immediately next to clean equipment and a container of cooling eggplant Open bottle of bleach stored on the clean dish drain board next to the dishwasher. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the cooking area blocked by two metal rods. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from the center food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Warning
  • 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Sign at the bar indicates the lamb offering is grass-fed. Lamb in cold storage has label that does not indicate lamb is grass-fed. Operator removed sign. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - buffet area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator had all employees sign during the visit. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid was unlabeled. Operator labeled. Spray bottle containing red liquid was unlabeled in the dish area. Employee labeled during the visit. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Flow from hot water supply at cooking area handwashing sink minimal, is cold (less than 85F) and is not adequate temperature or pressure to effectively wash hands. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720965

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle in the tub of rice.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chick pea flour observed stored in a Bay Leaves container
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish area sink had a bucket in the basin.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548321

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-41-4: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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed online. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed precooked chicken date marked 02/20/24. Stop Sale. Operator discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored near clean food equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked sanitizer at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen lamb not date marked.

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548128

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Buckets of rice and chickpeas observed with plastic containers used as scoops. Items had no handles and were stored in the product. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
  • 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean knifes and utensils were stored stored in a drawer with heavily flaking paint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
  • 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator and female cook wearing a bracelet and a watch Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors, walls and ceilings in disrepair in several areas, rendering them not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
  • 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Numerous yogurt containers observed throughout the establishment that have been cleaned and refilled with other foods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342975

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Buckets of rice and chickpeas observed with plastic containers used as scoops. Items had no handles and were stored in the product. Warning
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean knifes and utensils were stored stored in a drawer with heavily flaking paint. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator and female cook wearing a bracelet and a watch Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors, walls and ceilings in disrepair in several areas, rendering them not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Numerous yogurt containers observed throughout the establishment that have been cleaned and refilled with other foods. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of a white powder were store in re-used yogurt containers and unlabeled. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice that was cooked last night was stored in plastic containers and measured 48F cooling. Product cooling overnight per Operator. See stop sale Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen meats are being stored in non-food grade "to go" bags in two freezers. Product is in direct contact with the bags. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Operator washed hands then splashed face fand then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands again. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ghee was stored in a container on the shelf overnight at 75F per Operator. See stop Rice that was cooked last night was stored in plastic containers and measured 48F. Product cooked and cooling overnight per Operator. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee was stored in a container at 75F on the shelf overnight per Operator. See stop sale. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of OxyClean stored immediately adjacent to pans and pots stored as clean in the dish area. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Provided copy to Operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the dish machine. Operator installed a new roll during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Provided copy to Operatr who signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of product prepared onsite (cooked vegetables, hummus, rice) in multiple cold holding units with no date marking. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing green toxic substance not labeled. Warning