Bombay Foods
2875 Lawrence Ave E · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Bombay Foods has been inspected 5 times by Toronto Public Health since November 23, 2023. The most recent inspection, on January 27, 2026, found no infractions.
3 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded once on January 16, 2026. For example:
EMPLOYEE HYGIENE AND HANDWASHING
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded once on January 16, 2026. For example:
PEST CONTROL
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded once on January 16, 2026. For example:
FOOD PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded 2 times on January 16, 2026. For example:
MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded 2 times on January 15, 2025. For example:
Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
About this data
These results come from Toronto Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
5 inspections
- Inspection
0 infractions
- Inspection
5 infractions
- 03. EMPLOYEE HYGIENE AND HANDWASHING
- FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
- 08. PEST CONTROL
- Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
- 02. FOOD PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
- Fail to ensure storage racks designed to protect against contamination - Sec. 31
- 05. MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT
- FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED TO KEEP FOOD-HANDLING ROOM FREE FROM MATERIALS NOT REGULARLY USED - SEC. 7(1)(F)
- 05. MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT
- FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN CEILING IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
- 03. EMPLOYEE HYGIENE AND HANDWASHING
- Inspection
2 infractions
- 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
- Operate food premise - equipment not constructed to permit cleaning - Sec. 9
- 5D. Minimum lighting provided
- FAIL TO PROVIDE REQUIRED ILLUMINATION DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION - SEC. 10
- 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
- Inspection
0 infractions
- Inspection
0 infractions
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