REDMOND, WA - Health department officials identified compliance issues at ROMIOS & BOMMARILLA BIRYANI in an inspection dated 08/14/2025.
Situated at 17020 AVONDALE WAY NE, the establishment is part of Overlake's active food service sector. The Overlake area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 9 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation involved food storage. Inspectors documented: 3100 - Food properly labeled; proper date marking. Allergen cross-contact during storage can trigger severe reactions in sensitive individuals.
The second violation related to pest control. Inspectors documented: 3300 - Potential food contamination prevented during delivery, preparation, storage, display. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.
The third violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: 4700 - Garbage, refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.
The fourth violation concerned pest management. Inspectors documented: 3200 - Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.
The fifth violation related to sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: 4200 - Food-contact surfaces maintained, clean, sanitized. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
The sixth violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: 4300 - Non-food contact surfaces maintained and clean. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
The seventh violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: 3400 - Wiping cloths properly used, stored, sanitizer concentration. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
The eighth violation related to pest control. Inspectors documented: 0100 - PIC present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties to maintain AMC; certified manager on. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.
The 9th violation concerned pest management. Inspectors documented: 1400 - Raw meats below and away from ready-to-eat food; species separated. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Public Health - Seattle & King County. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/14/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Public Health - Seattle & King County. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Washington State Retail Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.