Bawarchi
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
43
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Bawarchi, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Bawarchi on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and goat curry held at 47F in flip top cooler on cookline. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled utensils in hand sink at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sauce containers in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eyeglasses on shelf over prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken being prepared stored in bus tubs on the floor. Operator placed on table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice scoop in rice cooker, handle touching food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers not inverted, operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
43
Nov 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
52
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Biryani rice held in portion bowls at 67F, placed hot in bowls 2.5 hours earlier. Employee moved bowls to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bucket of sauce in walk in cooler with no date mark. Manager stated sauce made 2days ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed take out containers not inverted on cart near cookline and expo area. Manager inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered buckets of sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons and forks on buffet **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer solution test at 0ppm. Operator remade, tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to scoop bulk rice **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks observed on prep table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed case of chicken thawing next to hand wash sink directly under paper towel dispenser. Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice on floor in front storage area. Observed multiple cases and buckets of food on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door, Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove tops / grates covered with food debris.
23-03-4
35
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in water pan on prep table temp of 84F
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.observed tray of raw chicken stored above RTE dessert in walk-in cooler
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and steel wool in hand wash sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of cooked goat meat with no date or label in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pint container used to scoop spices from bulk containers
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Terry cloth towel covering naan dough.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board across from fryers.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee with personal cellphone on prep table. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on doors at sandwich prep station near fryers
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed uncovered buckets of sauce on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
40-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go items on cook line and storage shelves stored inverted. Employee inverted the items **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.plastic ware on buffet.
25-02-4
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.
21-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk seasoning not labeled in storage area and cook line. Black pepper jar contained other spice.
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed buckets of uncovered sauce in walk-in cooler. Cooked goat in bus pans uncovered
08B-12-5
22
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Containers for flour
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling pots and pans for cooking
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in cooler and walk in cooler not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Mar 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above prep table on cookline adjacent to grill top **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of onions stored on floor next to walk-in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on dry storage shelf across from walk-in cooler
02D-01-5
78
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with with purple liquid Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above clean dishes Corrected- observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles on cookline
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with old food debris
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bawarchi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bawarchi on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bawarchi?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bawarchi.
How does Bawarchi compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Bawarchi most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Bawarchi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bawarchi have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bawarchi 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bawarchi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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