The Bawarchie Indian Cuisine, 34832 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE BAWARCHIE INDIAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 34832 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
License #: 6213788
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.dishmachine area
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go in kitchen
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Gasket lid in disrepair
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reachin and walkin s
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves, counters
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Side dining area
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken
09/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dairy
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.meats in walkin cooler
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of beans stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Peeled potatoes.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in wait station, buffet line.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored on side of three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on cook line.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass of water next to soda dispenser.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cellphone on prep table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor in wait area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in cook line.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storage room behind the dish machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on cook line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Peas and carrots.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated with mold in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm chlorine.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear liquid not labeled on make table. Flour not labeled.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on cook line next to spices.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons on wait line. Rice pudding at buffet. Water pitchers at bar area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs with bread and herbs.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored over cut greens.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard on right section of the Buffett inadequate.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Bleach next to cutting boards in kitchen area. Pesticide next to Tupperware.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Wait staff area.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink in kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by flour in kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken in reach in cooler on cookline
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair/rusted
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw seafood over vegetables in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Various food
3/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of meat in walk in freezer
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair/rusted
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handsink next to ice machine
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw seafood over vegetables in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Various food
  • High Priority - 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.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked food in wlk in cooler
1/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Across from dishmachine
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Various food in reach in cooler next to ice machine
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Various food in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat food
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler on cookline
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked food in walk in cooler
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bottle water, wait area
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of shrimp, next to three compartment sink
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp, next to three compartment sink
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small to go cartons
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Various food
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Dishmachine
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various food in walk in cooler
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. wait area
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of flour
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions across from walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottle water, wait area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. milk in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in reach in cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over vegetables in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. bag
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. various food in walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meat and vegetables in walk in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. in mop bucket
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing. near stove
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cooks on kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Beef
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shell eggs over cooked meat in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler across from stove
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in coole
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked food in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meat in reach in cooler across stove
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bowl of flour
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. soda dispenser
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. next to microwave
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meat kn walk kn cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable...multiple areas in kitchen with broken floor tiles--floor is clean and dry
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location....tongs on oven door handle
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair...ceiling tiles peeling
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored...on prep table shelves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed foods buildup inside clean cooking pot in drystorage room
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler
  • Observed wall in disrepair...hole in kitchen door
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs stored on oven door handle
  • Observed chest freezer lid gasket in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of food debris splash on underside of cooler lid---by knife rack.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--on door gaskets[lower section] of cooler by knife rack.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable...multiple areas in kitchen with broken floor tiles..floor is clean and dry.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair...ceiling tiles peeling by walkin cooler.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature...chicken in 3bay sink.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...walkin cooler under shelves
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs stored on oven door.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on chest freezer.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair--icemachine broken --using bags of ice.
  • Observed build-up of food debris----chest holder for equipment by rice warmer...by chest freezer.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair...back door.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable....by back door..tiles cracked--floor is clean and dry.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....behind 2door cooler opposite tandoori ovens.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair....peeling above back door area.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.[out of date see stop sale]
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.[bottle of coke]
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.[in dry storage] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in walkin ]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[chips on top of reachin ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[no fork or tong provided for lemons ]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoop on soda drain] Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.[counter on top of reachin cooler, blue tile broken] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[ice machine broken]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[reachin cooler with tandori bread]
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[at mop sink]
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.[evidence of handsink by back door removed] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[over food prep area]
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.[by soda fountains ] Repeat Violation.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth.tomatos in walkin Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.spices delivered from vendor
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination in storage room.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.sauce in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.case vegetable in walkin Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment.cell phone on food contact surface
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.counter top above reachin
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.plastics used for spices
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.throughout kitchen
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.inverted glasses on dirty shelf by soda fountain
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.on floor in storage room
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.in walkin
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.evidence that a second handsink was removed at one time. No handwash violation noted
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.in bag flour--voluntarily thrown away
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.in beverage room
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.in kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under dishmachiine
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.in kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.air freshner,old english, vitamins
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.in kitchen medical supplies on top shelf
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.cubbies in beverage room
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.above freezer
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.by soda fountain
10/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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