Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar

34832 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Indian

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Among Palm Harbor restaurants, the typical score is 74; Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened on Sunday, no date, stop sealed for temp abuse. Discussed proper date marking with manager on duty **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**

02C-03-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand wash sink at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**

29-20-5

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately - 30 rodent droppings on floor under food in dry storage room 5 on floor under prep table, in kitchen 14 on floor in corner by candy stoves 12 on floor in corner next to walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

35A-04-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in cook line - cubed cheese, paneer (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); vegetable dumplings (52F - Cold Holding); tofu (53F - Cold Holding), see stop sale

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cubed cheese, paneer (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); vegetable dumplings (52F - Cold Holding); tofu (53F - Cold Holding)

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened on Sunday, no date, stop sealed for temp abuse. Discussed proper date marking with manager on duty **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in hand wash sink at front counter

29-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by front counter

31B-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer - Samosas, operator covered **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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