BAWARCHI BIRYANIS
6315 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-368-7938
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
3 Live, small flying insects found 2- side prep room 1- dish room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019005427 | Jan 23, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2016042041 | Aug 25, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 | $400 |
| 4--2015008184 | Jan 20, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibbs in mop sink room
Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line - can opener in side prep room
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler and cooks line
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and prep area
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on expo side
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer by door
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cooks line hood system
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jun 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate16 Basic
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3 Live, small flying insects found 2- side prep room 1- dish room
Non-food grade towel used as liner naan bread utensil to go in tandoori oven.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over shredded cabbage in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt sauce (66 - Cold Holding) Expo line Less than four hours per cook Placed in cooler for temperature recovery 30 minutes later 50F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table yellow curry (102F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding) Temp was set to low Less than four hours per cook Placed on stove for rapid reheat 15 minutes later Yellow curry 181F Cooked chicken 177
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Server side station next to clean bottles
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibbs in mop sink room
Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line - can opener in side prep room
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both Ice cream area hand sinks
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler and cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - above three comp sink - dish room - server side station
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Containers on expo
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and prep area
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pots across from three comp sink
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on expo side
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer by door
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cooks line hood system
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between sandwich to prep tables on cooks line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Kitchen Ice cream area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tasting spoons on display counter
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water in side prep room
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Men's restroom Inside Walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop buckets in kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Slat and sugar on expo line
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate17 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter side of expo in rice cooker rice (123 - Hot Holding) Less than four hours Turned cooked to cook 35 minutes later 171F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in mop sink
Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice cream area front counter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in ice cream area
No soap provided at handwash sink. By three comp sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
Several Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled throughout the establishment
Bathroom floors not in good condition. Men's restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and prep area
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots under clean item rack across from three comp sink
Clean kitchen utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner on clean item rack
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On tandoori oven
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Under prep table on cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on expo side
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line
Light not functioning On hood over 8 eye stove on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of woks on cooks line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Ice cream side
Stored food not covered. Spices on rack next to cooks line
Walk-in coole shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from faucet at three comp sink in I've cream area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Server side station in mop bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt on top of microwave on expo side
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in cooler by door
Three Live, small flying insects found in room with onions and ginger
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Across from cooks line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled in server side station
Bathroom floors not in good condition.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several pans on cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pots carols from three comp sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4-1-25
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Leading to prep room
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line
Light not functioning by back door
Single-service articles improperly stored. Ice cream side
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Outside of walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Server side station and by mop sink
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. On a cart By back door
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice cooker on server side of expo station 117F Less than four hours Placed in oven for rapid reheat 20 minutes later 177F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucets.
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cutting boards cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server side station has water bottles and rags in sink.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. On shelf on cooks line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing green toxic substance not labeled in dish room
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice cooker across from expo
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf of expo line
Floor and wall junctures not covered from three comp sink leading to prep room.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in both walk-in freezers
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cooks line between sandwich top reach in coolers
Light not functioning side of cooks line closest to dish room
Single-service articles improperly stored. 1)In dry stock room across from mop sink 2) ice cream side prep room
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in standing water in prep room
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Under table on pastry side to the right of front door when entering
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter chicken puff pastry (99F - Hot Holding); egg puff pastry (105F - Hot Holding) Less than four hours per chef Turned up temperature in cabinet for temperature recovery 20 minutes later Chicken puff pastry 125F Egg puff pastry 130F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Oil on tandoori oven on cooks line Chef discarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in and reach in coolers.
Spray bottle containing green toxic substance not labeled in dish room, purple toxic substance not labeled in bussing area outside dish doom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line across from fryer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Three comp sink area leading to prep room.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of yogurt in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in ice cream walk-in freezer and main walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine in kitchen
Ripped/worn tin foil used as wall cover by dish room
Single-service articles improperly stored. Dry stock room Cases of to go on floor
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Bussing area
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw whole shell eggs behind cut vegetables on sandwich top reach in cooler across deck flattop 2) raw marinated chicken in double door reach in cooler at end of cooks line
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. My dish machine Fixed hook and now above flood rim
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich top coolers on cooks line cutting boards stained/soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice cooker on expo side
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By back door and kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid broken
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. By three comp sink leading to prep room
Floor tiles missing and disrepair outside walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Buckets of yogurt and cases of eggs in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep room by three compartment sink
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Dish room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line 2) walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added new bakery/ice cream/ juice bar to side dining room
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1)Prep room 2) three comp sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand sink next to three comp sink.
One Light not functioning on dish room
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Dish room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line 2) walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added new bakery/ice cream/ juice bar to side dining room
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1)Prep room 2) three comp sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand sink next to three comp sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
One Light not functioning on dish room
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate18 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs behind cut cilantro on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Dish room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line 2) walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled
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/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added new bakery/ice cream/ juice bar to side dining room
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled on side station next to dish room
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container, spice container, pans on cooks line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several in the kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dish room
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Leading to prep room by hand sink in three comp room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1)Prep room 2) three comp sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand sink next to three comp sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three comp sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) drain soiled in kitchen 2) outside of spice bins across from three compartment sink 3) outside of all reach in coolers on cooks line
One Light not functioning on dish room
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach in side of cooks line
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Dish room for clean plates
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top shelf of expo line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1) behind expo line 2) walk in cooler 3) walls leading to three comp sink
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.