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Bombay Spices

9236 34 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T6E 5P2 · Food - General

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Inspection summary

Bombay Spices has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 7, 2025. The most recent inspection, on October 9, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 8 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 26 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2026. For example: Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?

  • 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 August 19, 2025. For example: Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?

  • 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 August 18, 2026. For example: Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?

  • 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 August 7, 2025. For example: Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?

  • 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 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental 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.

8 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Oct 9, 2026 inspectionSeptember 10 2026 inspectionAugust 18 2026 inspection** - foods were stored on the floors throughout the customer areas and in the back storage. Not permitted at any time. Please retrain staff regarding the sanitary and safe storage of foods in a food facility. _______Previous inspection:** - Various food items were being stored on the floor. Ensure all food items, even in packaging are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Oct 9, 2026 inspectionSeptember 10 2026 inspectionAug 18 2026 inspection:** - back door to the facility was open, no delivery truck, staff were not working in the back room when PHI arrived. There is no mouse or fly prevention installed on the back door.______________Previous inspection: ** - The weather stripping at the back door was in disrepair. Ensure that the weather stripping is repaired to prevent the entry of pests. Ensure that pest monitoring stations are present and that monthly pest control records are being kept.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Oct 9, 2026 inspectionSeptember 10 2026 inspection** - mouse hole along back wall in back room not repairedAugust 18 2026 inspection** - mouse droppings were observed along walls in the customer area and back room.** - strictly outdoor fly zapper in the back room. REMOVE immediately, do not use. Repeat violation. (Gold sticks and uv lights with stickers are permitted - please engage your licensed pest control company)
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • Oct 9, 2026 inspectionSeptember 10 2026 inspectionAugust 18 2026 inspection** - There was no access to walls throughout the facility to allow for proper and frequent cleaning, nor to conduct proper pest control measures. Move all items a few inches away from the walls and equipment to allow for cleaning and pest control.NOTE: staff informed PHI that there was a warehouse offsite for storage. Do not overstock the facility with food and items to the point that no cleaning and pest control can be conducted. Reorganization required.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • September 10 2026 inspectionAugust 18 2026 inspection** - foods were stored on the floors throughout the customer areas and in the back storage. Not permitted at any time. Please retrain staff regarding the sanitary and safe storage of foods in a food facility. _______Previous inspection:** - Various food items were being stored on the floor. Ensure all food items, even in packaging are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • September 10 2026 inspectionAug 18 2026 inspection:** - back door to the facility was open, no delivery truck, staff were not working in the back room when PHI arrived. There is no mouse or fly prevention installed on the back door.______________Previous inspection: ** - The weather stripping at the back door was in disrepair. Ensure that the weather stripping is repaired to prevent the entry of pests. Ensure that pest monitoring stations are present and that monthly pest control records are being kept.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • September 10 2026 inspectionAugust 18 2026 inspection** - mouse droppings were observed along walls in the customer area and back room.** - strictly outdoor fly zapper in the back room. REMOVE immediately, do not use. Repeat violation. (Gold sticks and uv lights with stickers are permitted - please engage your licensed pest control company)
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • September 10 2026 inspectionAugust 18 2026 inspection** - shelving in the customer area, the back room, washroom, cooler and freezer interiors, etc. exhibited a buildup of of grime and debris - proper and regular cleaning required.___________Previous inspection:** - There was an accumulation of food debris in various areas of the facility, including but not limited to:- Under Freezers. - In the isles. - In the crevices of the refrigerator and freezers. - In the produce shelving.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • September 10 2026 inspectionAugust 18 2026 inspection** - There was no access to walls throughout the facility to allow for proper and frequent cleaning, nor to conduct proper pest control measures. Move all items a few inches away from the walls and equipment to allow for cleaning and pest control.NOTE: staff informed PHI that there was a warehouse offsite for storage. Do not overstock the facility with food and items to the point that no cleaning and pest control can be conducted. Reorganization required.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • August 18 2026 inspection** - foods were stored on the floors throughout the customer areas and in the back storage. Not permitted at any time. Please retrain staff regarding the sanitary and safe storage of foods in a food facility. _______Previous inspection:** - Various food items were being stored on the floor. Ensure all food items, even in packaging are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Aug 18 2026 inspection:** - back door to the facility was open, no delivery truck, staff were not working in the back room when PHI arrived. There is no mouse or fly prevention installed on the back door.______________Previous inspection: ** - The weather stripping at the back door was in disrepair. Ensure that the weather stripping is repaired to prevent the entry of pests. Ensure that pest monitoring stations are present and that monthly pest control records are being kept.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • ** - mouse droppings were observed along walls in the customer area and back room.** - unapproved fly strips were installed as well as a strictly outdoor fly zapper in the customer area. REMOVE immediately, do not use. Repeat violation. (Gold sticks and uv lights with stickers are permitted - please engage your licensed pest control company)
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • August 18 2026 inspection** - shelving in the customer area, the back room, washroom, cooler and freezer interiors, etc. exhibited a buildup of of grime and debris - proper and regular cleaning required.___________Previous inspection:** - There was an accumulation of food debris in various areas of the facility, including but not limited to:- Under Freezers. - In the isles. - In the crevices of the refrigerator and freezers. - In the produce shelving.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ** - There was no access to walls throughout the facility to allow for proper and frequent cleaning, nor to conduct proper pest control measures. Move all items a few inches away from the walls and equipment to allow for cleaning and pest control.NOTE: staff informed PHI that there was a warehouse offsite for storage. Do not overstock the facility with food and items to the point that no cleaning and pest control can be conducted. Reorganization required.
  4. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • August 18 2026 inspection** - foods were stored on the floors throughout the customer areas and in the back storage. Not permitted at any time. Please retrain staff regarding the sanitary and safe storage of foods in a food facility. _______Previous inspection:** - Various food items were being stored on the floor. Ensure all food items, even in packaging are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
    • 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
      • ** - two door glass cooler in the back room was not functioning: interior temperature measured was 15'C. The defrost cycle did not appear to be engaged. Please empty the cooler of contents and do not use for high risk food storage until such time the temperature is maintained at 4'C or less.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • Aug 18 2026 inspection:** - back door to the facility was open, no delivery truck, staff were not working in the back room when PHI arrived. There is no mouse or fly prevention installed on the back door.______________Previous inspection: ** - The weather stripping at the back door was in disrepair. Ensure that the weather stripping is repaired to prevent the entry of pests. Ensure that pest monitoring stations are present and that monthly pest control records are being kept.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • ** - mouse droppings were observed along walls in the customer area and back room.** - unapproved fly strips were installed as well as a strictly outdoor fly zapper in the customer area. REMOVE immediately, do not use. Repeat violation. (Gold sticks and uv lights with stickers are permitted - please engage your licensed pest control company)
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • August 18 2026 inspection** - shelving in the customer area, the back room, washroom, cooler and freezer interiors, etc. exhibited a buildup of of grime and debris - proper and regular cleaning required.___________Previous inspection:** - There was an accumulation of food debris in various areas of the facility, including but not limited to:- Under Freezers. - In the isles. - In the crevices of the refrigerator and freezers. - In the produce shelving.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ** - There was no access to walls throughout the facility to allow for proper and frequent cleaning, nor to conduct proper pest control measures. Move all items a few inches away from the walls and equipment to allow for cleaning and pest control.NOTE: staff informed PHI that there was a warehouse offsite for storage. Do not overstock the facility with food and items to the point that no cleaning and pest control can be conducted. Reorganization required.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Various food items were being stored on the floor. Ensure all food items, even in packaging are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • The weather stripping at the back door was in disrepair.Ensure that the weather stripping is repaired to prevent the entry of pests. Ensure that pest monitoring stations are present and that monthly pest control records are being kept.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was an accumulation of food debris in various areas of the facility, including but not limited to:- Under Freezers. - In the isles. - In the crevices of the refrigerator and freezers. - In the produce shelving.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
      • Various food items were being stored on the floor. Ensure all food items, even in packaging are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • The weather stripping at the back door was in disrepair.Ensure that the weather stripping is repaired to prevent the entry of pests. Ensure that pest monitoring stations are present and that monthly pest control records are being kept.
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • There was an accumulation of food debris in various areas of the facility, including but not limited to:- Under Freezers. - In the isles. - In the crevices of the refrigerator and freezers. - In the produce shelving.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • ** - potential unapproved foods were found for sale in the customer area: unlabeled foods without indication of source were observed in the freezer by the back storage area. Items were frozen cooked food meals 1. provide the name of the company providing the food to the Public Health Inspector 2. provide the contact information providing the food to the Public Health Inspector
  8. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 02. Is all food in this facility from an approved source and/or properly labelled?
      • ** - potential unapproved foods were found for sale in the customer area: unlabeled foods without indication of source were observed in the freezer by the back storage area. Items were frozen cooked food meals 1. provide the name of the company providing the food to the Public Health Inspector 2. provide the contact information providing the food to the Public Health Inspector 3. Immediately remove and/or discard all foods that do not denote source.
    • 03. Is all food in this facility fit for human consumption and not unwholesome, spoiled, or adulterated?
      • ** - foods in the small freezer by the back room appear to have been temperature abused and then refrozen: freezer burn, over-crystallization of water was observed within the products. Please remove and discard.
    • 07. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
      • ** - foods were stored on the dirty floor. Please ensure that all foods are stored off of the floor in the storage room and the customer display area
    • 16. Is the facility free of unapproved animals, vermin and/or insects (unless noted elsewhere), and maintained to prevent the entry or harbourage of pests?
      • ** - live pantry moths were observed in the aisle and the back storage room** - mouse droppings were observed in the back room, mouse traps were blocked** - unapproved fly strips were stored above food storage areas (not permitted)
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ** - written cleaning schedule is not in use or is inadequate to address all areas requiring regular sanitation. Please provide a copy of the written cleaning schedule to PHI
    • 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
      • ** - sanitation of the back room was poor: the 2-door upright cooler smelled musty, contained orange slime and what appeared to be a mold-like substance on the surfaces, the track for the doors and bottom shelf caked with food, debris, spills and filth. The floors of the back room were very dirty and build up of grime was observed throughout and especially under shelving and risers. The staff washroom was very dirty and exhibited a lack of regular cleaning with a build up of grime, dirt, handprints, etc. Many of the customer display shelves were dirty from spills and food stuffs.

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