1110 - 4250 109 Avenue NE · STONEY 3
November 17, 2025
Not in ComplianceThe janitorial sink with no wall partitions or a door was situated next to a 3-compartment sink., , The operator stated that a technician was coming to put in a barrier., , Install washable wall partitions and a door with a minimum height of 5 feet tall for the janitorial sink. Alternatively, provide a minimum 10 feet clearance in all unenclosed directions of the janitorial sink from food handling and food storage areas.
Food handlers demonstrated a lack of knowledge in basic food safety., , The person in care and control of the food establishment shall complete a basic food safety course. Provide certification upon completion.
Food in the mezzanine and walk-in units were stored on the floor., , Provide adequate shelving and store foods at least 6 inches off the floor.
Cardboard liners were used on the shelves in the retail., , Remove cardboard liners. All surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.
The cooler at the back of the facility for storage of supplies/ dry food was dirty with debris., , Clean the cooler.
The walk-in freezer and areas by the hot water tank and rear door were disorganized and not accessible., , Remove items that are not required for operating a food establishment. Organize the facility and ensure all areas are accessible for inspections, cleaning and pest control services.
Bombay Spices is in the STONEY 3 neighbourhood. STONEY 3, Calgary has 111 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health. As of June 2, 2026, there are 90 (81%) In Compliance on their most recent inspection, with none Not in Compliance and 1 (1%) Closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 5 times since June 11, 2025, with 0 in compliance, 4 not in compliance, and 1 closure on record.
The janitorial sink with no wall partitions or a door was situated next to a 3-compartment sink., , The operator stated that a technician was coming to put in a barrier., , Install washable wall partitions and a door with a minimum height of 5 feet tall for the janitorial sink. Alternatively, provide a minimum 10 feet clearance in all unenclosed directions of the janitorial sink from food handling and food storage areas.
Food handlers demonstrated a lack of knowledge in basic food safety., , The person in care and control of the food establishment shall complete a basic food safety course. Provide certification upon completion.
This record comes from Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health, which inspects food premises across Alberta. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.
In Compliance means no violations were outstanding at that visit. Not in Compliance means one or more violations were found that weren't corrected on site. Closed means the inspector ordered the premises to stop serving customers until the issues were corrected.
STONEY 3
Food in the mezzanine and walk-in units were stored on the floor., , Provide adequate shelving and store foods at least 6 inches off the floor.
Cardboard liners were used on the shelves in the retail., , Remove cardboard liners. All surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.
The cooler at the back of the facility for storage of supplies/ dry food was dirty with debris., , Clean the cooler.
The walk-in freezer and areas by the hot water tank and rear door were disorganized and not accessible., , Remove items that are not required for operating a food establishment. Organize the facility and ensure all areas are accessible for inspections, cleaning and pest control services.
Posted closure notice was concealed behind a stack of boxes. Boxes were removed during the inspection., , **Please note that the posted notice must not be removed, concealed, obstructed or defaced at any time until order is formally rescinded., **Operator aware that the Grab and Go section is to remain closed, and no food-handling activities may occur until the facility meets AHS requirements for their level of food handling and order is rescinded.
" Ongoing Violation", , Packaged foods such as dried plums, golden raisins and cashews did not have labels. , , Ensure all prepackaged foods are labeled to indicate their sources.
There was mould growth on cauliflower., , Discard mouldy/ rotten produce.
The janitorial sink with no wall partitions or a door was situated next to a 3-compartment sink., , Install washable wall partitions and a door with a minimum height of 5 feet tall for the janitorial sink. Alternatively, provide a minimum 10 feet clearance in all unenclosed directions of the janitorial sink from food handling and food storage areas.
Grab & Go - A probe thermometer was not available., , Provide a probe thermometer that can measure between 0 to 100C.
1) Samosas and pastries with perishable fillings in the hot holding unit measured 38.7C and 53.9C. These foods were not reheated before being placed into the hot holding unit., , Provide an equipment for reheating food to an internal temperature of 74C. Keep food at 60C or higher during hot holding., , 2) Potato filling and Dabali (potato filling with raisins and coconut) measured 22.7C and 33C. These potato fillings were stored without temperature control., , Do not store perishable foods in the temperature danger zone (4 to 60C).
1) An approved sanitizer was not available for dishwashing., , Prepare an approved sanitizer for dishwashing.
"Ongoing Violation", Grab & Go - Hot running water did not have adequate pressure at the hand sink., , Provide hot and cold running water at sufficient pressure.
"Ongoing violation", 1) Grab & Go - Mouse droppings were found between the hand sink and the wall., , 2) Mouse droppings were found on the pallet where bags of rice were displayed in the retail., , Remove mouse droppings following safety precautions. Disinfect contaminated areas and seal all possible pest entry points.
Food preparation areas were being operated in contrary to the restrictions on the food handling permit., , Comply to the food handling permit condition - prepackaged food and/ or whole produce only (no preparation of food). , , Provide a sanitation plan for review by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services prior to doing any further open food handling on-site., , Cease all open food handling until approval of open food handling is granted by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services after an on-site inspection.
Food handlers demonstrated a lack of knowledge in basic food safety., , The person in care and control of the food establishment shall complete a basic food safety course. Provide certification upon completion.
Food in the mezzanine and walk-in units were stored on the floor., , Provide adequate shelving and store foods at least 6 inches off the floor.
Cardboard liners were used on the floors of the walk-in units and shelves in the retail., , Remove cardboard liners. All surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.
The cooler at the back of the facility for storage of supplies/ dry food was dirty with debris., , Clean the cooler.
1) The walk-in freezer and areas by the hot water tank and rear door were disorganized and not accessible., , Remove items that are not required for operating a food establishment. Organize the facility and ensure all areas are accessible for inspections, cleaning and pest control services., , 2) Toilet paper was stored on the dispenser in the washroom., , Store toilet paper in a suitable dispenser.
The Grab & Go kitchen was constructed in a different section of the grocery store without plan approval since the closure order was issued.
For inspection on November 13,2025, , During the inspection, no closure notice for Grab and Go was observed posted on site. Upon inquiry, the operator stated that the notice had fallen off and was picked up by a customer, after which it was placed in the office for safekeeping., Operators were advised that the closure notice must remain posted at all times and be clearly visible to customers., , The closure notice was reposted., , Do not operate the Grab & Go kitchen until approval is granted by an Executive Officer of AHS., , "Previous inspection", The Grab & Go kitchen was being operated in contrary to the closure order that was issued on June 11, 2025. The closure posting was removed., , The closure notice was reposted., , Do not operate the Grab & Go kitchen until approval is granted by an Executive Officer of AHS.
" Ongoing Violation", , Packaged foods such as dried plums, golden raisins and cashews did not have labels. , , Ensure all prepackaged foods are labeled to indicate their sources.
There was mould growth on cauliflower., , Discard mouldy/ rotten produce.
Grab & Go - A surface food contact sanitizer was not present at the beginning of the inspection., Bleach was prepared in a spray bottle and was tested at 100 ppm., , -Prepare an approved sanitizer for surfaces such as 100 ppm chlorine.
The janitorial sink with no wall partitions or a door was situated next to a 3-compartment sink., , Install washable wall partitions and a door with a minimum height of 5 feet tall for the janitorial sink. Alternatively, provide a minimum 10 feet clearance in all unenclosed directions of the janitorial sink from food handling and food storage areas.
Grab & Go - A probe thermometer was not available., , Provide a probe thermometer that can measure between 0 to 100C.
1) Samosas and pastries with perishable fillings in the hot holding unit measured 38.7C and 53.9C. These foods were not reheated before being placed into the hot holding unit., , Provide an equipment for reheating food to an internal temperature of 74C. Keep food at 60C or higher during hot holding., , 2) Potato filling and Dabali (potato filling with raisins and coconut) measured 22.7C and 33C. These potato fillings were stored without temperature control., , Do not store perishable foods in the temperature danger zone (4 to 60C).
1) An approved sanitizer was not available for dishwashing., , Prepare an approved sanitizer for dishwashing.
"Ongoing Violation", Grab & Go - Hot running water did not have adequate pressure at the hand sink., , Provide hot and cold running water at sufficient pressure.
"Ongoing violation", 1) Grab & Go - Mouse droppings were found between the hand sink and the wall., , 2) Mouse droppings were found on the pallet where bags of rice were displayed in the retail., , Remove mouse droppings following safety precautions. Disinfect contaminated areas and seal all possible pest entry points.
Food preparation areas were being operated in contrary to the restrictions on the food handling permit., , Comply to the food handling permit condition - prepackaged food and/ or whole produce only (no preparation of food). , , Provide a sanitation plan for review by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services prior to doing any further open food handling on-site., , Cease all open food handling until approval of open food handling is granted by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services after an on-site inspection.
Food handlers demonstrated a lack of knowledge in basic food safety., , The person in care and control of the food establishment shall complete a basic food safety course. Provide certification upon completion.
Food in the mezzanine and walk-in units were stored on the floor., , Provide adequate shelving and store foods at least 6 inches off the floor.
Cardboard liners were used on the floors of the walk-in units and shelves in the retail., , Remove cardboard liners. All surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.
The cooler at the back of the facility for storage of supplies/ dry food was dirty with debris., , Clean the cooler.
1) The walk-in freezer and areas by the hot water tank and rear door were disorganized and not accessible., , Remove items that are not required for operating a food establishment. Organize the facility and ensure all areas are accessible for inspections, cleaning and pest control services., , 2) Toilet paper was stored on the dispenser in the washroom., , Store toilet paper in a suitable dispenser.
The Grab & Go kitchen was constructed in a different section of the grocery store without plan approval since the closure order was issued.
The Grab & Go kitchen was being operated in contrary to the closure order that was issued on June 11, 2025. The closure posting was removed., , The closure notice was reposted., , Do not operate the Grab & Go kitchen until approval is granted by an Executive Officer of AHS.
Packaged foods such as dried plums, golden raisins and cashews did not have labels. , , Ensure all prepackaged foods are labeled to indicate their sources.
There was mould growth on cauliflower., , Discard mouldy/ rotten produce.
Grab & Go - A surface sanitizer was not available., , Prepare an approved sanitizer for surfaces such as 100 ppm chlorine.
The janitorial sink with no wall partitions or a door was situated next to a 3-compartment sink., , Install washable wall partitions and a door with a minimum height of 5 feet tall for the janitorial sink. Alternatively, provide a minimum 10 feet clearance in all unenclosed directions of the janitorial sink from food handling and food storage areas.
1) Samosas and pastries with perishable fillings in the hot holding unit measured 38.7C and 53.9C. These foods were not reheated before being placed into the hot holding unit., , Provide an equipment for reheating food to an internal temperature of 74C. Keep food at 60C or higher during hot holding., , 2) Potato filling and Dabali (potato filling with raisins and coconut) measured 22.7C and 33C. These potato fillings were stored without temperature control., , Do not store perishable foods in the temperature danger zone (4 to 60C).
Grab & Go - A probe thermometer was not available., , Provide a probe thermometer that can measure between 0 to 100C.
1) An approved sanitizer was not available for dishwashing., , Prepare an approved sanitizer for dishwashing., , 2) Drain plugs were not available for the dishwashing sinks., , Provide proper fitting drain plugs for the dishwashing sinks.
Grab & Go - There were no handwashing supplies at the hand sink., , Provide liquid soap and paper towels in suitable dispensers.
Grab & Go - Hot running water did not have adequate pressure at the hand sink., , Provide hot and cold running water at sufficient pressure.
Grab & Go - A box of non-food items was blocking the hand sink., , Keep the hand sink accessible at all times.
A bicycle was stored among boxes of food in the mezzanine., , Keep personal items separately.
Sanitizer test strips were not available., , Provide sanitizer test strips for monitoring sanitizer concentrations.
1) Grab & Go - Mouse droppings were found between the hand sink and the wall., , 2) Mouse droppings were found on the pallet where bags of rice were displayed in the retail., , Remove mouse droppings following safety precautions. Disinfect contaminated areas and seal all possible pest entry points.
Food preparation areas were being operated in contrary to the restrictions on the food handling permit., , Comply to the food handling permit condition - prepackaged food and/ or whole produce only (no preparation of food). , , Provide a sanitation plan for review by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services prior to doing any further open food handling on-site., , Cease all open food handling until approval of open food handling is granted by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services after an on-site inspection.
Food handlers demonstrated a lack of knowledge in basic food safety., , The person in care and control of the food establishment shall complete a basic food safety course. Provide certification upon completion.
Cardboard liners were used on the floors of the walk-in units and shelves in the retail., , Remove cardboard liners. All surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean.
Food in the mezzanine and walk-in units were stored on the floor., , Provide adequate shelving and store foods at least 6 inches off the floor.
The cooler at the back of the facility for storage of supplies/ dry food was dirty with debris., , Clean the cooler.
1) The walk-in freezer and areas by the hot water tank and rear door were disorganized and not accessible., , Remove items that are not required for operating a food establishment. Organize the facility and ensure all areas are accessible for inspections, cleaning and pest control services., , 2) Toilet paper was stored on the dispenser in the washroom., , Store toilet paper in a suitable dispenser.
Grab & Go - There was no waste receptacle., , Provide a lined receptacle for waste disposal.
The Grab & Go kitchen was constructed in a different section of the grocery store without plan approval since the closure order was issued.
Packaged food such as meetha paan in aluminum foil and nuts did not have labels. , , Ensure all prepackaged foods are labeled to indicate their sources.
1) Sapodilla was rotting causing fruit flies., , 2) There was mould growth on cauliflower., , Discard mouldy/ rotten produce., , 3) Several food cans in the retail had a sharp dent on the side seam or top rim., , Discard damaged food cans.
1) An approved sanitizer was not available for surfaces., , Prepare an approved sanitizer for use in this establishment., , 2) Dirty cleaning cloths were stored on the food preparation table., , Immerse used cleaning cloths in an approved sanitizing solution between uses.
1) Incense was being burned in the food preparation area., , Remove incense or non-compatible items from food preparation or food storage areas., , 2) Sugarcane sticks that were ready for juicing were stored on the floor., , Store foods at least 6 inches off the floor., , 3) The janitorial sink with no wall partitions or a door was situated in the food handling area next to a 3-compartment sink., , Install washable wall partitions and a door with a minimum height of 5 feet tall for the janitorial sink. Alternatively, provide a minimum 10 feet clearance in all unenclosed directions of the janitorial sink from food handling and food storage areas.
An unknown chemical was stored in an unlabeled spray bottle., , Label the bottle to indicate the content.
1) Cheese and chutney containing mint and coriander measured between 8-9C in the cooler., , Repair the line cooler so that perishable foods are stored at 4C or less under refrigeration., , 2) A probe thermometer was not available., , Provide a probe thermometer that can measure between 0 to 100C.
1) An approved sanitizer was not available for dishwashing., , Prepare an approved sanitizer for dishwashing., , 2) Drain plugs were not available for the dishwashing sinks., , Provide proper fitting drain plugs for the dishwashing sinks.
Food handling areas were being operated without a handwashing sink., , Install a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water in a convenient location within each food preparation area.
1) There was no physical barrier or separation between the food preparation area and the customer area., , Install an effective sneeze guard or provide adequate separation between the food preparation area and the customer area., , 2) There was an opened can of mango pulp under refrigeration., , Transfer food from an opened can to a food grade container., , 3) Boxes and packaged food were stored on a sleeping cot in the mezzanine. A bicycle was stored in the same food storage area., , Keep personal items separate from food handling and food storage., , 4) Herbs in the walk-in cooler were wrapped in newspaper., , Package or cover food using food grade materials.
Sanitizer test strips were not available., , Provide sanitizer test strips for monitoring sanitizer concentrations.
Mouse droppings were observed behind bags of rice., , Remove mouse droppings following safety precautions. Disinfect contaminated areas and seal all possible pest entry points.
Food preparation areas were being operated in contrary to the restrictions on the food handling permit., , Comply to the food handling permit condition - prepackaged food and/ or whole produce only (no preparation of food). , , Submit a floor plan of the food preparation areas to an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services for a review prior to any further renovations., , Provide a sanitation plan for review by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services prior to doing any further open food handling on-site., , Cease all open food handling until approval of open food handling is granted by an Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services after an on-site inspection.
1) The food preparation area in the back of the facility was located under a staircase that was covered with dust and debris. Cardboard liners were used on walls., , 2) The mezzanine had an unfinished wooden floor for food storage., , 3) Cardboard liners were used on the floor of the walk-in cooler and shelves in the retail., , Remove cardboard liners. All surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent to moisture and easy to clean., , 4) Food in the mezzanine and walk-in cooler were stored on the floor., , Provide adequate shelving and store foods at least 6 inches off the floor.
1) An ice cream scoop and a spoon were stored in a cup of dirty water., , Install a dipper well or provide a scoop for each ice cream flavor and store ice cream scoops in a clean and sanitary manner., , 2) The sugarcane juicer was not being cleaned and sanitized properly., , Clean and sanitize food equipment properly., , 3) The cooler at the back of the facility for storage of supplies/ dry food was dirty with debris., , Clean the cooler.
1) The walk-in freezer and areas by the hot water tank and rear door were disorganized and not accessible., , Remove items that are not required for operating a food establishment. Organize the facility and ensure all areas are accessible for inspections, cleaning and pest control services., , 2) Toilet paper was stored on the dispenser in the washroom., , Store toilet paper in a suitable dispenser.