HYDERABAD BIRYANI HOUSE
6810 FOWLER AVE, Temple Terrace FL 33617
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license that expired on 02/01/25. Operator was able to go in and update their license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022045563 | Jun 17, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of cooked food products that the manager stated was made Sunday with no date marking on them. Manager dated items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen prep and cooking areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee water bottle being stored above the flip top unit. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working in the kitchen with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on the floor. Manager corrected storage.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed several items in a reach in cooler in the dining room with no labels and are sold to the public.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on 5he shelves in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 13, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the establishment open and operating with a license that expired on 02/01/26. Owner was able to access account and update license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed burn gel being stored above food prep. Manager removed item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed expired management training for Farheen Bano expired on 03/15/26 and Amin Mohammad expired on 03/15/26.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of cooked food products that the manager stated was made Sunday with no date marking on them. Manager dated items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen prep and cooking areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee water bottle being stored above the flip top unit. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working in the kitchen with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on the floor. Manager corrected storage.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed several items in a reach in cooler in the dining room with no labels and are sold to the public.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on 5he shelves in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at around 0-10ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink. Testing at 100ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the establishment open and operating with a license that expired on 02/01/26. Owner was able to access account and update license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed burn gel being stored above food prep. Manager removed item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed expired management training for Farheen Bano expired on 03/15/26 and Amin Mohammad expired on 03/15/26.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of cooked food products that the manager stated was made Sunday with no date marking on them. Manager dated items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen prep and cooking areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee water bottle being stored above the flip top unit. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working in the kitchen with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on the floor. Manager corrected storage.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed several items in a reach in cooler in the dining room with no labels and are sold to the public.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on 5he shelves in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on all flip top units.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items with labels stating what they were but no dates. Discussed proper date marking with operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in the bulk spice containers. Manager removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on all cutting boards in the kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed drinks and other food items in a reach in cooler in the front of the house where customers can reach/grab with no labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on all flip top units.
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. Observed all employee training being expired.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items with labels stating what they were but no dates. Discussed proper date marking with operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in the bulk spice containers. Manager removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on all cutting boards in the kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed drinks and other food items in a reach in cooler in the front of the house where customers can reach/grab with no labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license that expired on 02/01/25. Operator was able to go in and update their license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in the seasoning bucket and cooked rice. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen in the prep area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on the prep table. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the shelf being used to hold the microwaves near the flip top unit used for sauces.
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several stained cutting boards on the flip top units in the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by the kitchen entrance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units on the cook line and prep areas.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed all three microwave interior being soiled with food debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed several desserts and homemade mango yogurt drink in the reach in cooler where the public can access and purchase with no labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves next to the cook line being soiled with food debris and built up grease. Observed grease build up on the hood system on the cook line. Observed the shelf that the microwaves are on being soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting/ceiling Observed grease build up on the floors around the cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed several ceiling tiles being soiled with dust and food debris in the kitchen near the cook line.
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Told manager to set up three compartment sink, tested at 50ppm.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several stained cutting boards on the flip top units in the kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle that the manager stated was used to clean table with no labeling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by the kitchen entrance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in a container of raw chicken in the walk in cooler. Manager removed bowl.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units on the cook line and prep areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink hanging from the shelf above/next to prep table. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored on the shelf above the flip top unit on the cook line. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a gallon of frying oil being stored on the floor. Manager placed items six inches off of the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed all three microwave interior being soiled with food debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed several desserts and homemade mango yogurt drink in the reach in cooler where the public can access and purchase with no labeling.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves next to the cook line being soiled with food debris and built up grease. Observed grease build up on the hood system on the cook line. Observed the shelf that the microwaves are on being soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting/ceiling Observed grease build up on the floors around the cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed several ceiling tiles being soiled with dust and food debris in the kitchen near the cook line.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over fresh ginger. Manager place ginger on top shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken inside make table at 63F. Manager states chicken was prepared 24 hrs ago. Manager discarded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler located across,from stove 63F. Manager discarded.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Container with bleach water observed in handwashing sink. Employee removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in three spice containers. Manager removed bowls.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large cut marks on cutting board at make table across from the stove.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on interior walls of dish machine.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in women's bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed sugar container with bowl used to scoop product.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vent soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Lids for dumpster are obstructed by poles and cannot be closed. Operator will contact waste department and/building management in order to fix issue.
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.