SHAWARMA MEDITERRANEN GRILL
11752 SW 88TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed powder bottle next to sliced machine. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing utensils and food containers not sanitized. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked stuffed potatoes shelves at walk-in cooler.employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (46F – Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F – Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Also observed sliced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); humus (46F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved food containers to reach in cooler interior. Also observed garlic and oil (87F – Cold Holding) next to gyro station, as per employee approximately 35 minutes. Employee moved garlic oil to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked stuffed zucchini not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic 17
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles damaged and some ceiling tiles with water marks at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue cutting board at dishwashing area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food on standing reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging food. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food not wearing a hair restraint, employee put on hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave broken turn on button.. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw steak container under table at kitchen area, as per employee less than 30 minutes, employee moved raw steak container to walk in cooler. Also observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall by back door. **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on red bells sauce , employee removed scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on reach in cooler handle. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed soup container and stuffed zucchini containers not covered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed stuffed grape leaves (38° F Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen area, employee moved food to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:40 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.