Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SHAWARMA XPRESS

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3375339
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8448071
DBPR license2334814

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed falafels stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags located in reach in freezers throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a black plastic container stored in handwash sink located between triple sink and reach in cooler, towards front prep area. Plastic container was removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located between triple sink and reach in cooler, towards front prep area. Employee provided paper towel at front prep area. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink at back kitchen area, next to triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink located next to triple sink at back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed kibbehs stored directly on cardboard, located inside reach in freezer at back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles, not smooth, throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing located above cooler units towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located next to hood system of kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 2 large metal pots stored on floor near triple sink, towards front prep area. As per employee, pots are not being used, advised to remove and discard any non used kitchen equipment.

#6Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed hotel and restaurant license displayed on bulletin board dated October 1, 2022. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing/broken door handle of white reach in freezer door, located at back kitchen area.

#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food stains all over kitchen floor, towards back kitchen area.

#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located towards front food prep area.

#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from underneath handwash sink and triple sink located towards front food prep area.

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar located next to blender on top of ice machine not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

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