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BAWARCHI INDIAN CUISINE

10720 W FLAGLER ST #15 · SWEETWATER · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3340522
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8359781
DBPR license2316174

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#16High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature next to cook line at kitchen. Employee placed eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed boiled eggs (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across stove. As per operator they cooked it the day before and the placed inside unit and has not been out.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (60F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee it was placed inside unit approximately 20 minutes ago from ambient. Also observed melted butter (79F – Cold Holding) next to stove. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed boiled eggs (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across stove. As per operator they cooked it the day before and the placed inside unit and has not been out.

Intermediate 6

#19Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 to manager via email.

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 white cutting boards heavily soiled with black mold like substance on shelves across were washing area.

#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used for dumping food, next to walk in cooler.

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back storage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at back storage

#24Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy of employee training for Brito and Kattoju.

Basic 15

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside inside sauce container at walk in cooler. Also observed bowl without handle inside salt and sugar containers on shelves under preparation table next to exit back door. Employee removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing next to exit back door.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooked chicken stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Observed cooking oil stored on floor at cook line.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler across flat grill.

#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored cracks between pieces of equipment across stove

#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on microwave station. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers stored on shelve across were washing area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris in all cook line cold holding units. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Single-service bowls not properly inverted over microwave station. Employee inverted the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler across stove at kitchen.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cheese and sauces inside walk in cooler not covered. Also observed cooked chicken not covered inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on triple sink.

#14Basic21-01-4

Basic – Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn flour plastic container and rice flour container without label next exit back door.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.