BAWARCHI BIRYANI MIAMI
10720 W FLAGLER ST UNIT #15 · SWEETWATER · Dade County · FL 33174
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
09-02-5High Priority – 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. **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – 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. **Warning**
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over tomato sauce inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – 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. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200 +ppm). Operator diluted with water, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked at mop sink room with can and plastic bags. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 17
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at mop sink area. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – 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. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at mop sink room. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation no using hair restraint. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door bottom in disrepair. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors soiled next to walk in cooler door. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-09-4Basic – 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. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels used under cutting boards at prep station. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – 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. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – 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. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed assorted spices inside on storage rack neat dry storage. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls heavily soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across walk in cooler. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – 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. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:10 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.