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BAWARCHI INDIAN CUISINE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449511
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738538
DBPR license2316174

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); cooked lamb (48F – Cold Holding). cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding) Inside reach in cooler next to walk in freezer. Also observed Homemade ghee (70F – Cold Holding) next to cook line. As per employee for more than a day.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); cooked lamb (48F – Cold Holding), cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding) Inside reach in cooler next to walk in freezer. As per employee for more than 4hrs. Also observed boiled eggs (73F – Cold Holding) on prep table across walk in cooler. Employee placed eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed Homemade ghee (70F – Cold Holding) next to cook line. As per employee for more than a day. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 7

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 cutting boards heavily soiled with black mold like substance on storage each next to washing area. Also observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified food manager for establishment.

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage area.

#14Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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 Hari hired for more than 60 days no proof of employee training.

#15Intermediate11-26-1

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. Discussed and provided to person in charge by email.

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

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

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked goat inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee was cooked two days ago.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside spice container next to cook line. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage area and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooked rice, yogurt stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table across walk in cooler. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler next to walk in freezer.

#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam single service stored on dining room floor. Employee removed the items from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not stored inverted over shelve across walk in cooler. Employee properly inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:25 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
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
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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