The Bombay Restaurant

2748 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. Routine InspectionDec 10, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Routine InspectionJun 3, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Routine InspectionNov 18, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Minor accumulation of food residues/splatters on walls and floors near food prep stations.
     • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean all surfaces in the kitchen on a regular basis to prevent accumulation of soil & food residues (attractants for pests).
     • Violation Score: 3
4. Routine InspectionMay 10, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No sanitizer available at the time of
     • inspection. Sanitizer is used for food
     • contact surfaces to prevent contamination
     • of food preparation surfaces where
     • food is prepared.
     • Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action(s) : Prepare a bleach
     • sanitizer immediately with ½ tsp
     • of bleach with 1 L of water. Label
     • the spray bottles with "sanitizer."
     • Ensure the bleach sanitizer is
     • prepared before beginning food preparation.
     • Bleach test strips were provided to operator,
     • please purchase more test strops for future
     • use. Bleach sanitizers must be maintained at 100-200 ppm.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: 1. Walls, equipment, and floors have
     • food residue build up.
     • 2. Ceiling above the dishwasher
     • area have dust/black build up.
     • Corrective Action(s): Corrective Action(s) : 1. Scrub, clean, and
     • sanitize walls, sides of equipment,
     • and floors under the cook line
     • and under shelving in the walk-in
     • cooler.
     • Date To Be Corrected By : 1 month
     • 2. Clean/Replace ceiling gypsum boards.
     • Operator will have ceiling gypsum
     • boards replaced by the end of
     • June 2024.
     • Date To Be Corrected By : 2 month
     • Violation Score: 3
5. Routine InspectionJan 3, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Chlorine bleach sanitizer in spray bottle contains too-high a concentration of bleach (ie. >200ppm).
     • Corrective Action(s): Reduced concentration of bleach in the bottle by diluting with water.
     • *Prepare sanitizer solutions by mixing bleach and water at a ratio of 1/2 teaspoon bleach per Litre of water.
     • *Ensure food-contact surfaces (eg. cutting boards, utensils, etc.) are regularly sanitized using the chlorine sanitizer solution (or washed in the high-temp dishwasher)
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: 1) Dust accumulation observed on fans inside the walk-in cooler
     • 2) Food residues observed on metal wire shelf unit used to hold spices beside the cooking line
     • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the items.
     • *Ensure to clean up food spills promptly. Accumulating food residues can attract pests.*
     • Violation Score: 3
6. Routine InspectionJun 27, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: Dust build-up noted on ceiling tiles above the dishwashing area.
     • Corrective Action(s): Clean or replace the affected ceiling tiles.
     • Violation Score: 3
     • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
     • Observation: Rinse temperature gauge on the dishwashing machine is broken. Staff are unable to confirm that the rinse temperature of the dishwasher is reaching adequate sanitizing temp (ie. 180 F on the rinse gauge).`
     • Corrective Action(s): Operator confirms that the dishwasher is leased. Contact the dishwasher maintenance company to repair/replace the broken gauge.
     • Violation Score: 3
7. Routine InspectionJan 12, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer soluttion for food-contact surfaces was not available at start of inspection.
     • Chlorine sanitizer solution was prepared in a spray bottle (200ppm concentration) at time of inspection
     • Corrective Action(s): Ensure sanitizer solution is:
     • 1) prepared every morning as demonstrated
     • 2) Used frequently on all food contact surfaces to destroy germs/bacteria
     • *Sanitizer solution MUST be available at all food prep stations in the kitchen throughout the day.
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
     • Observation: 3/4 inch gap between the screen door and the floor at the rear entrance into the kitchen which could allow pests (eg. insects/mice) to gain entry into the food premises.
     • Corrective Action(s): Install a doorsweep or raised threshold in the doorway to create a tight seal in the doorframe and prevent pest entry into the premises.
     • Violation Score: 3
8. Routine InspectionJun 20, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Sanitizer soluttion for food-contact surfaces was not prepared at start of inspection.
     • Corrective Action(s): Operator prepared a solution of bleach and water at time of inspection. Ensure wiping cloths are either:
     • a) Stored in the bleach/water solution when not in use, or;
     • b) Used with a spray bottle containing bleach/water sanitizer solution (1 tsp bleach per 1 Litre of water)
     • Violation Score: 5
   • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
     • Observation: General sanitation of the kitchen needs improvement. Operator indicates that some of the food debris is due to the busy weekend (Father's Day).
     • Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean the kitchen floors, with extra attention given to the hard-to-reach areas (ie. underneath tables, large equipment etc.)
     • Violation Score: 9
9. Follow-Up InspectionMay 21, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: All dry goods in dry storage and two pots of curry in a walk-in cooler, not covered. This is a repeated violation
     • Corrective Action: Ensure that all food items are covered
     • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
     • Corrective Action(s):
     • Violation Score:
     • 310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
     • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Observation: A plastic "sour cream" container designed for single use wer used to cool cooked rice. This is a repeated violation. The operator discarded the plastic container on-site
     • Corrective Action: Do not use single-use containers more than once. Further incompliance may result in further enforcement actions.
     • Date to be corrected by: Corrected during inspection
     • Corrective Action(s):
10. Routine InspectionApr 30, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): No paper towels in kitchen handsink station and staff washroom
      • Staff are NOT encouraged to wash hands when handwashing stations are not fully equipped w/ liquid soap, paper towels and hot and cold running water
      • Corrective Action(s): Put paper towels in all handwashing stations on stock back ups in storage area
      • Violation Score:
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation: Most dry goods (rice and spices) in dry storage area and some food items in walk in cooler (shrimp, marinated chickens, curry, samosas and chopped vegetables observed to be uncovered. Uncovered food items are prone to contamination and may result in foodborne illnesses.
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action(s): Cover all food items in dry storage and walk in cooler
      • Violation Score:
      • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Considerable amount of food debris found throughout the food prep area. (Underneath grills, upright coolers, chest freezer, food prep island, dishwashing area, and handsink station
      • Accumulation of food debris may attract pests and provide harborage
      • Date to be corrected by: Today
      • Corrective Action(s): Conduct deep and thorough cleaning of all hard-to-reach areas of the premises, including the areas mentioned above.
      • 307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Heated-up rice in a commercial plastic mayonnaise container observed in a microwave. Operator indicated that the plastic container is used to heat up rice in the microwave. This plastic container is NOT heath-resistant, non-microwaveable and NOT re-washable. Chemicals may leach out and contaminate rice when microwaved
      • Operator voluntarily discarded the rice.
      • Corrective Action(s): Use microwaveable bowl or container to heat up food times in microwave.
      • Violation Score:
11. Follow-Up InspectionFeb 8, 2019

    0 infractions

12. Routine InspectionFeb 6, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation:
      • Observation #1: The ice machine has mould inside. The outside of the machine is also dirty. Mould and debris can contaminate ice.
      • **Correct by: today**
      • Observation #2: Microwaves beside the ice machine are dirty inside and out.
      • **Correct by: today**
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Corrective Action #1: Clean the ice machine as follows: 1. Turn off the machine 2. Discard the ice 3. Clean with warm soapy water 4. Rinse 5. Apply 100 ppm bleach (1/2 teaspoon bleach in 1 L of water)
      • Corrective Action #2: Clean the microwaves.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Some dust is accumulating on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Dust can fall down and contaminate the food.
      • **Correct by: today**
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean the dust from all ceiling tiles, especially around the exhausts.
      • Violation Score: 3
13. Routine InspectionJul 12, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 103 - Failure to hold a valid permit while operating a food service establishment [s. 8(1)]
      • Observation:
      • The premises is operating with an expired decal. The yearly permit fees of $250 have NOT been paid yet. Hand delivered the outstanding permit fees letter to the owner.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Immediately pay the permit fees of $250. Failure to pay the fees within 10 working days, will result in further enforcement action such as issuance of fines and/or closure.
      • **Correction date: July 26/17**
      • Violation Score: 1
14. Follow-Up InspectionMar 28, 2018

    0 infractions

15. Routine InspectionMar 26, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
      • Observation: Debris observed within the ice machine.
      • Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the ice machine.
      • Violation Score: 5
    • 209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
      • Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Foods stored in open cans.
      • Corrective Action(s): Transfer foods from cans to food grade containers immediately upon opening. Foods may leech chemicals from the can once opened. Staff transferred foods at the time of inspection.
      • Violation Score: 3
16. Routine InspectionJul 31, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 202 - Food not processed in a manner that makes it safe to eat [s. 14(1)]
      • Observation: Observed food sauce being stored in cooler in 5 gallon buckets, internal temp 42.9C. This temperature is permissive for the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Operator transferred sauce into shallow pan to aid cooling. Please either do this or use cooling wands to cool food to 20C in 2 hrs, then to </=4C in 4 hrs.
      • Corrective Action(s):
      • Violation Score:
    • 308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
      • Observation: Dishwasher sanitizer cycle (hi-temp) measured at 69.8C. Temp should be at 71C to achieve insant bacteria kill on dish surface. Please have qualified repair person ensure dishwasher consistently meets 71C.
      • Date to be corrected by: Aug 4/17
      • Corrective Action(s):
17. Routine InspectionDec 19, 2012

    0 infractions

18. Routine InspectionNov 4, 2011

    0 infractions