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SHAWARMA XPRESS

9581 NW 41 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 20, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3696055
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13676663
DBPR license2334814

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at double door reach in cooler CUT BEEF (46F – Cooling), as per manager prepped the Thursday prior. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed babaganoush (56F – Cold Holding); GARLIC MINT SAUCE (60F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter and cook line, placed in refrigerator unit that is not functioning properly. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03D-07-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at double door reach in cooler CUT BEEF (46F – Cooling), as per manager prepped the Thursday prior. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. A hose attached to spigot missing vacuum breaker at Cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink at prep area, plastic bottles and a plastic container. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine, soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed a reach in cooler at front counter reading 56F and not cooling properly. Also observed a reach in cooler across from fryers not cooling properly, reading 51F. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic cases of vinegar stored on the floor at prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler under steam table soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at standing double door reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Observed interior of reach in cooler and cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler under steam table at Cook line **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container of sugar on ice machine no labeled with common after being removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.