BAWARCHI BIRYANI MIAMI
BAWARCHI BIRYANI MIAMI located in SWEETWATER has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 1.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
10720 W FLAGLER ST UNIT #15
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13603707
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above storage area kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-07-4:Basic - 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.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on women bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 compartment sink in disrepair, hole on it leaking on one side.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to the outside, kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area water on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Owen interior and microwave interior soiled . Repeat Violation
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing drip trays on hood.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen to go plastic containers not inverted. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of bug killer next to vegetable cutter. Operator stored bug killer properly, away from clean equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 10/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507009
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door bottom in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed walk-in cooler door bottom in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Observed walk-in cooler door bottom in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Still observed accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: At the time of callback inspection still Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout kitchen area. Still observed accumulation on grease in between cooking equipment at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: At the time of callback inspection still Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout kitchen area. Still observed accumulation on grease in between cooking equipment at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked at mop sink room with can and plastic bags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed hand sink still blocked at mop sink room with can and plastic bags. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Observed hand sink still blocked at mop sink room **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13505991
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door bottom in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed walk-in cooler door bottom in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: At the time of callback inspection still observed plastic container with rice on floor outside of walk in cooler. Observed rice and onions were placed at 6 inches from the floor inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels used under cutting boards at prep station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: At the time of callback still observed wet towels used under cutting boards at prep station. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: At the time of callback inspection still Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout kitchen area. Still observed accumulation on grease in between cooking equipment at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Did not observed Yogurt; Heavy Cream; spinach; Raw Shrimp inside reach in cooler. As per operator products were discarded. Did not observed clarified butter (82F - Hot Holding) on floor at cook line. As per operator product was discarded. Observed chicken biryani rice (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator was prepared the day before and placed inside the walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed Yogurt (42F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (53F - Cooling); spinach (40F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp was not available at the time of callback. Observed sliced Cheese (42F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler Observed chicken biryani rice (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator was prepared the day before and placed inside the walk in cooler Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Still observed white cutting board across cook line heavily soiled with food debris. Still observed green cutting board and 2 white cutting boards heavily soiled with mold like substance at storage rack next to washing area. Still Observed can blade opener heavily soiled on prep table at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked at mop sink room with can and plastic bags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed hand sink still blocked at mop sink room with can and plastic bags. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Suraj hired for more than 60 days without proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: 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. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed food employees hired for less than 60 days. shiba and Raj. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504440
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at mop sink area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - 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-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at mop sink room. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation no using hair restraint. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door bottom in disrepair. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors soiled next to walk in cooler door. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on floor under cooking equipment at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - 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
- 33-09-4:Basic - 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
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels used under cutting boards at prep station. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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
- 29-20-5:Basic - 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-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed assorted spices inside on storage rack neat dry storage. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls heavily soiled with debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - 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-01-5:Basic - 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
- 09-02-5:High 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-09-4:High 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-08-5:High 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-03-5: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 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-13-4:High 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-02-5:High 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-02-5:High 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-01-6:High 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
- 41-18-4:High 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
- 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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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-09-4:Intermediate - 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-02-5: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 Suraj hired for more than 60 days without proof of employee training. 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. Observed food employees hired for less than 60 days. shiba and Raj. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - 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
Inspection Date: 7/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875929
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside spices at storage shelves.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of exit back door. Observed in front of kitchen entrance.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cooking equipment at cook line has accumulated of grease. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler floor.
- 10-17-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled across cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - 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.
- 25-06-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - 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:Basic - 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.
- 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. Observed yellow rice (53F - Cooling); white rice (47F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - 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:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Discussed and provided via email to operator.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/
- 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. Discussed and provided via email to operator. Operator print out and employee read and signed. Corrected On-Site