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BOMBAY HOUSE & GRILL

560 W VAN BUREN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BOMBAY HOUSE & GRILL has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 8, 2018. The most recent inspection, on March 27, 2020, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 20, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 27, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 30, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 27, 2019. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on March 20, 2019. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of 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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (CORIANDER,FLOUR, RICE) IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE/COVING IN DINING ROOM AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNIT ...1LB OF CHICKEN @49.1F,4LBS OF LAMB @51.4F, 1LB OF STEWED EGGPLANT @51.0F, AND 2LBS OF DICED POTOES @52.3F. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOODS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (CORIANDER,FLOUR, RICE) IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE/COVING IN DINING ROOM AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • SEE VIOLATION #60
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • SEE VIOLATION #60
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2243316 ON DECEMBER 10,2018.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • : NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING & DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • : ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING & DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING & DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE ROACHES; 5 INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE AND 1 INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE and 2 ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
  7. License

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING & DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF CONSUMER ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES; 5 INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE AND 5 INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

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