Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
95
Score
Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine's latest score of 95 sits above the Decatur average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a missing prep-top cooler handle which had been replaced with a command hook. Additionally, observed plastic wrap being used to line all shelves in the reach-in cooler near the fryer.”
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
95
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine levels in three compartment sanitizing sink and two buckets measure over 200ppm chlorine. CA: Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions). COS: PIC voluntarily remade the chlorine sanitizer solutions to measure ~50ppm chlorine in three compartment sanitizer sink and two buckets.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the blade of the can opener not clean to sight or touch and metal chipping. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed the can opener blade and will not be using the blade until it is replaced.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed one live roach near 3 compartment sink. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control and eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will address this observation to pest control to assure the right treatment is provided. PIC provided the most recent pest control invoice (June 5, 2025).
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee rinsing a few containers used to store food in three compartment sink and place the container on the shelf to dry without sanitizing. CA: After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods, using a solution as specified under subsection (6)(n) of this Rule. Contact times shall be consistent with those on EPA-registered label use instructions by providing contact time of at least 10 seconds for a chlorine solution specified under subsection (6)(n)1 of this Rule; COS: PIC voluntarily rewashed and sanitized the containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food and grease debris on the floor behind the fryer and stove. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Mar 27, 2025
Initial
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the blade of the can opener as well as prep top cutting boards not clean to sight or touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC discarded the cutting boards as they were no longer able to be cleaned properly and placed the can opener blade in the 3 compartment sink to be washed.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple dishes stacked on top of each other drying while still wet. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. COS: PIC placed the dishes in the 3 compartment sink to be rewashed and properly air-dried.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris at the bottom of the warming cabinet as well as multiple shelves not clean to sight and touch. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean those non food contact surfaces by March 31st, 2025.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a few broken floor tiles in the kitchen food preparation area. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to replace broken floor tiles by May 27th, 2025.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a back door with light shining through at the bottom and on the left side. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to have the door sealed effectively by May 27th, 2025.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine.
How does Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Decatur?
Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Decatur average of 86.
Has Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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