BAWARCHI BIRYANI MIAMI

Name: BAWARCHI BIRYANI MIAMI
Address: 10720 W FLAGLER ST UNIT #15, SWEETWATER, FL, 33174, US
Rating: 59.2

10720 W FLAGLER ST UNIT #15, SWEETWATER, FL 33174

License #2316174

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59.2 Grade F / 100

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BAWARCHI BIRYANI MIAMI in SWEETWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 29, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 92 total violations — 20 critical, 19 major, 53 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 29, 2025 shows 22 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 16 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at kitchen.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen to go plastic containers not inverted.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed on women bathroom.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above storage area kitchen.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of bug killer next to vegetable cutter. Operator stored bug killer properly, away from clean equipment.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to the outside, kitchen area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Owen interior and microwave interior soiled .
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups no handles and meta containers no handles used to dispense food, flour, sugar and salt.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover inside wall in cooler,exterior of ovens, shelves under preparation tables, door handles on refrigeration equipment and lids for food containers soiled with food residue.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (99F - Hot Holding) According to cook prepared 2 hours ago. Cook put chicken inside fryer to reheat fried chicken (169F - Hot Holding)
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on and handle clean utensils without washing his hands first Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing . Employees washed hands hands and then put gloves to serve food.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cups and glasses inside blue crates stored not six inches above the floor , at dining area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler raw fish stored over cooked rice cakes. Operator stored raw fish container over container with raw goat.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked chick peas, cut cabbage and cooked goat containers not covered. Operator covered food containers with aluminum foil.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 compartment sink in disrepair, hole on it leaking on one side.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing drip trays on hood.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area water on the floor.

Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board across cook line heavily soiled with food debris. Observed green cutting board and 2 white cutting boards heavily soiled with mold like substance at storage rack next to washing area. Observed can blade opener heavily soiled on prep table at cook line.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked at mop sink room with can and plastic bags.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment at cook line.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Suraj hired for more than 60 days without proof of employee training.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with rice on floor outside of walk in cooler. Observed rice, onions stored on walk in cooler floor.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout kitchen area. Observed accumulation on grease in between cooking equipment at cook line.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed food employees hired for less than 60 days. shiba and Raj.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Diced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (57F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); as per operator for more than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler across stove. Observed sliced Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed chicken biryani rice (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels used under cutting boards at prep station.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed chicken biryani rice (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Observed Diced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (57F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); as per operator for more than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler across stove. Observed sliced Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clarified butter (82F - Hot Holding) on floor at cook line. As per operator since the night before.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door bottom in disrepair.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation no using hair restraint.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door bottom in disrepair.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board across cook line heavily soiled with food debris. Observed green cutting board and 2 white cutting boards heavily soiled with mold like substance at storage rack next to washing area. Observed can blade opener heavily soiled on prep table at cook line.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink slow draining next to walk in cooler.
[33-09-4] Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed trash bag containing trash and empty oil boxes not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Suraj hired for more than 60 days without proof of employee training.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors soiled next to walk in cooler door.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator provided paper towel.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout kitchen area. Observed accumulation on grease in between cooking equipment at cook line.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at mop sink area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels used under cutting boards at prep station.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed food employees hired for less than 60 days. shiba and Raj.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with rice on floor outside of walk in cooler. Observed rice, onions stored on walk in cooler floor.
[09-02-5] Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed employee was having bare hand contact with cooked bread at kitchen.
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200 +ppm). Operator diluted with water, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment at cook line.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans and pots not inverted at dry storage area. Operator inverted the items.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on shelves under prep table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed chicken biryani rice (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Observed Diced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (57F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); as per operator for more than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler across stove. Observed sliced Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clarified butter (82F - Hot Holding) on floor at cook line. As per operator since the night before.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar, flour inside plastic containers without label on storage racks at kitchen.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 15+ live weevils-like insects inside plastic container with cooking spices at dry storage. Observed bag of raw shell pistachios with 5+ live weevils-like insects inside at dry storage. Observed tapioca pearls bag with 2+ live weevils-like insects at dry storage. Observed tapioca pearl container with 6 + live weevils-like insects at dry storage. Observed flour bag with +5 live weevils-like insects next to cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Diced Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (57F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); as per operator for more than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler across stove. Observed sliced Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed chicken biryani rice (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clarified butter (82F - Hot Holding) on floor at cook line. As per operator since the night before.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed assorted spices inside on storage rack neat dry storage.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across walk in cooler. Employee removed the towel.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 15+ live weevils-like insects inside plastic container with cooking spices at dry storage. Observed bag of raw shell pistachios with 5+ live weevils-like insects inside at dry storage. Observed tapioca pearls bag with 2+ live weevils-like insects at dry storage. Observed tapioca pearl container with 6 + live weevils-like insects at dry storage. Observed flour bag with +5 live weevils-like insects next to cook line. Observed employee was having bare hand contact with cooked bread at kitchen.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls heavily soiled with debris.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at mop sink room.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled.
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over tomato sauce inside walk in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked at mop sink room with can and plastic bags.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (53F - Cooling); white rice (47F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table across cook line. Operator removed and placed on washing area to wash.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided via email to operator.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside spices at storage shelves.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed black bowls and lids not inverted on storage shelves across walk in cooler. Operator properly inverted.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled across cook line.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris across bread station. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris across stove.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler floor.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of exit back door. Observed in front of kitchen entrance.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (65F - Cold Holding) across cook line on storage rack. As per operator for less than 1 hrs. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation shelves soiled with food debris next to walk in cooler. Observed shelves across cook line soiled with food debris.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cooking equipment at cook line has accumulated of grease. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
[11-26-1] 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. Discussed and provided via email to operator. Operator print out and employee read and signed.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pans and not sanitizing after cleaning. Discussed with manager.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over rice flour mixture inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the chicken from over mixture.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (53F - Cooling); white rice (47F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed containers with onion sauce, pasta and heavy cream sauce, cooked chicken, Cooke potatoes not covered inside walk in cooler. Observed containers with cashew sauce, tomato sauce, onion sauce not covered inside walk in freezer. Observed assorted spices on storage shelves across cook not covered.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind spray hose at dish washer station soiled with black mold like substance.

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