BAWARCHI INDIAN CUISINE
North Citrus Way
Florida, 34683
Beacon Groves
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed manager was taking classes for manager certification. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage area and kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage area and kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed 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. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage area. **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 Hari hired for more than 60 days no proof of employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed 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. **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. Discussed and provided to person in charge by email. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage area and kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked rice, yogurt stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4: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
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at storage area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-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.
- 25-05-4: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
- 25-06-4: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
- 01B-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.
- 03A-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
- 22-02-4: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
- 53A-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.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage area.
- 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 Hari hired for more than 60 days no proof of employee training.
- 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 to person in charge by email.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage area.
- 02C-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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing next to exit back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing next to exit back door. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cook line. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on triple sink. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back storage. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back storage. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at back storage - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at back storage. **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy of employee training for Brito and Kattoju. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed Operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy of employee training for Brito and Kattoju. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing next to exit back door.
- 08B-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.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler across flat grill.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored cracks between pieces of equipment across stove
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on microwave station. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers stored on shelve across were washing area. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4: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
- 25-06-4: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
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler across stove at kitchen.
- 08B-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
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cook line. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on triple sink.
- 21-01-4: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
- 02D-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.
- 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 next to cook line at kitchen. Employee placed eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-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.
- 03A-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.
- 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 to manager via email.
- 22-02-4: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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used for dumping food, next to walk in cooler.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back storage. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at back storage
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy of employee training for Brito and Kattoju.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 24 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area. Also soiled walk in cooler handle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in seasoning containers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed l **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 87F at the cook line. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic and metal containers, in dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cooking equipment in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in preparation table in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Rajesh Nettem. 01/10/2022 expired. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: No Manager Certificate at the time of the inspection. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards in kitchen area. Also soiled can opener blade. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at the back area next to dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked in walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Still observed food not dated. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
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Phone: (727) 489-9698
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★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(247 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025