Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
39
Score
Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Coral Springs average 77, so Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Oct 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in right flip top cooler, middle flip top cooler, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Oct 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in salt container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at cook line soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water under right flip top inside cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
May 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three compartment sink missing barrier for third compartment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Observed at callback inspection same. Contractor scheduled to installed barrier. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
May 1, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on ground under cook line equipment in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches in between wall and 2 compartment sink on cook line in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches behind chest freezer in hall way leading to back door in kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach in front of chest freezer in hall way leading to back door in kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 live roaches in between wall and triple sink in ware washing area in kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach going into wall in behind triple sink in ware washing area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right to left: right side 2 door flip top cooked chicken (51F); cooked onions and pepper (51F); cut tomatoes (49F); cooked goat (53F); cooked lamb (51F); cream (51F); cooked cauliflower (46F); cheese (58F); onion sauce (53F); chick peas (51F); cooked onions (52F); vegetables samosas (53F). Monitored unit for 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right to left: right side 2 door flip top cooked chicken (51F); cooked onions and pepper (51F); cut tomatoes (49F); cooked goat (53F); cooked lamb (51F); cream (51F); cooked cauliflower (46F); cheese (58F); onion sauce (53F); chick peas (51F); cooked onions (52F); vegetables samosas (53F). Monitored unit for 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Not provided for employees without food handler certificates **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on ground in ware washing area directly across from cook line in kitchen. Operator started to remove clean and sanitize. Observed 1 dead roach on ground at kitchen door entrance Onserved 2 dead roaches on ground under 2 compartment sink on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of walk in cooler door in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on side of chest freezer in hall way leading to back door in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three compartment sink missing barrier for third compartment **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cook line equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in cook line flip top cooler. Observed at right side cook line flip top **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at right side cook line flip top **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on cook line **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Feb 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Per manager, hot water heater not working properly **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Water at 77F. Water heater to replace. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water at three compartment sink. Per manager, hot water heater not working properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Not hot water- heater to be replaced **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Per manager, hot water heater not working properly **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Not hot water 77F. Heater to be replaced **Time Extended**
27-10-4
78
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk containers of spices and corn starch in back storage area. Manager removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Containers of fryer oil and cases of plastic water bottles on floor by end of cook line. 2) Buckets of food items on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bucket of utensils in standing water at end of cookline. Manager dumped water and replaced with dry utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go foil pans on top of storage shelf not stored inverted. manager inverted all pans. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled cloth on cutting board at cook line fliptop unit. Employee removed cloth from line and replaced with clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of dry spices on shelves in back hall not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of frozen chicken pieces thawing at room temperature. Manager placed container in cooler to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at end of cook line and above triple sink soiled.
36-27-5
67
Oct 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 food manager certification expired on 1/10/2022 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
74
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale.
How does Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bawarchi Biryanis - Fort Lauderdale is inspected around four times per year on average.
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