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AHANA'S BOMBAY GRILLE

9060 BONITA BEACH RD · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3499608
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8881385
DBPR license4607484

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#9High Priority41-07-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority14-15-4

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**

Warning
#11High Priority50-17-3

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority08B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority41-10-4

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**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#15Intermediate31A-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**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from the center food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate52-01-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate51-14-7

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**

Warning
#19Intermediate11-26-1

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Intermediate41-17-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate27-16-4

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**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekin stored in a container of rice in the refrigerator. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic24-13-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Unused Tandoori oven was stored in the restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex restroom by the back door. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils in the dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet towel used under drying dishes on the drain board next to the dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic42-03-5

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.