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NAWABI HYDERABAD HOUSE BIRYANI PLACE

NAWABI HYDERABAD HOUSE BIRYANI PLACE located in LAKE MARY has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 6 days ago · 8 reports on file

4225 West Lake Mary Boulevard
Florida, 32746
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/10/2026· 6d ago

Visit ID: 13631945

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - handsink in warewashing area removed, handsink in expediting area replaced by ice machine; dump sink converted to handsink in expediting area; stand mixer added to expediting area multiple changes to cookline equipment: tandoori oven added, single unit stove burners added, bar area added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Plan review approved 3/4/26. Plans do not machine items in establishment. **Time Extended**

3/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13642619

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - above dish station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - both cookline cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at dish washing station - at back door threshold Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - establishment is already on a warning for Plan Review from inspection conducted on 2/5/26 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**

3/2/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13640406

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 high, 4 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cup no handle used to scoop soup at front counter. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop flour Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - above dish station Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - both cookline cutting boards Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - back pack on shelf with soda syrup Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at dish washing station - at back door threshold Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - above hand wash sink at expo station - near back door Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - bottom of reach in cooler - wall below expo window - exterior of bulk dry foods container - exterior microwave oven Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - basin flour Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed cilantro over cooked chicken at ealk in cooler Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - zero ppm Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over paneer at walk in cooler Warning
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at three comp sink Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRONT COUNTER - soup (72F - Cold Holding). Observed pot on counter. Operator states less than 1 hour. Operator put on stove for reheat - yogurt sauce (62F - Cold Holding). - tomato chutney, peanut chutney (46f-68f - Cold Holding). Observed on counter in ice bath. Operator states less than 1 hour. Operator added more ice. REACH IN COOLER FRONT COUNTER - mango lassi (50F - Cold Holding) - milk product (48 - Cold Holding) Operator states less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer for expedited cooling COOKLINE MIDDLE; - Yogurt based sauce, (51f-55fF - Cold Holding) - onion based sauce, (51f-55fF - Cold Holding) - tomato based sauce, (51f-55fF - Cold Holding) - Marsala sauce (51f-55fF - Cold Holding) Operator states held overnight COOKLINE LEFT; - paneer, (46f-48fF) - cooked cauliflower, (46f-48fF) - cooked chicken, (46f-48fF) - yogurt sauce, (46f-48fF) Operator states held overnight Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - sambar (120f-140f - Hot Holding) operator put back on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips for dishwasher Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - establishment is already on a warning for Plan Review from inspection conducted on 2/5/26 Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - rice Repeat Violation Warning

2/12/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13628057

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - handsink in warewashing area removed, handsink in expediting area replaced by ice machine; dump sink converted to handsink in expediting area; stand mixer added to expediting area multiple changes to cookline equipment: tandoori oven added, single unit stove burners added, bar area added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

2/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13627251

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 8 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 21-05-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. - for naan bread handling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cooks wearing watches Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. - walk in cooler gasket made of foam rubber Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of rolling food bins splattered with food debris - exterior of fryers - sides of oven - crash cart - side of burner stove - sides of reach in cooler - cookline equipment door handles - hood filters and ansul nozzles - top of lowboy unit below flat grill - shelf over stove - stove burners Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - handsink across from tandoori oven Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease, or residue. - cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. - warewashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - handsink in warewashing area removed, handsink in expediting area replaced by ice machine; dump sink converted to handsink in expediting area; stand mixer added to expediting area multiple changes to cookline equipment: tandoori oven added, single unit stove burners added, bar area added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-06: **Time Extended**

2/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13467474

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 11 int, 20 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - yogurt Warning
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. - for naan bread handling Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - keys on shelf next to microwave in expediting area - backback, jackets stored on rice bags in dry storage area Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cooks wearing watches Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below all cookline equipment - below three compartment sink Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - pitcher of yogurt, expediting area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Warning
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. - walk in cooler gasket made of foam rubber Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of rolling food bins splattered with food debris - exterior of fryers - sides of oven - crash cart - side of burner stove - sides of reach in cooler - cookline equipment door handles - hood filters and ansul nozzles - top of lowboy unit below flat grill - shelf over stove - stove burners Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - walk in freezer in disarray Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - multiple food containers in dry storage area Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - handsink across from tandoori oven Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - multiple bulk foods in storage area Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - onion sauce, 70-90F at 3:10 pm, cooling since previous day Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (74F); boiled eggs (61F); Plant Foods (71F); yogurt (58) held off temperature control less than 3 hours in expediting area. - housemade tomato chutney 46-48F, held in inadequate ice bath less than 2 hours in expediting area - butter, 73F, held off temperature control less than 3 hours. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cold holding: hot holding: rice (119F); rice (104F); soup (82F); held off temperature control less than 3 hours in expediting area Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - dishsoap jug stored next to colander of rice in expediting area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - three compartment sink Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - onion sauce cooling in deep, covered, stacked containers Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease, or residue. - cutting boards Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. - warewashing area Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - handsink on cookline blocked Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - bar Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - handsink in warewashing area removed, handsink in expediting area replaced by ice machine; dump sink converted to handsink in expediting area; stand mixer added to expediting area multiple changes to cookline equipment: tandoori oven added, single unit stove burners added, bar area added. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - bar Warning

7/21/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13465666

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/18/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 13458614

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door near dish station
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at back door near dish station
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door near restrooms door closure broken
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) dishwasher not retaining water during operation. Warning