Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SHAWARMA XPRESS

1309 SW 107 AVE UNIT A · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3417775
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8599893
DBPR license2336750

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#17High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and then engage in food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on correct hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation area. Employee started to clean cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 16

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside plastic salt container stored on shelve over preparation table.

#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris across cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to hood filters. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on preparation table. Employee removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license states 8 units but at the establishment are 26 units.

#8Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.

#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at preparation area. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of Babaganoush, hummus, Arabian dip mix that does not include product identity/description for self serve at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer door gaskets soiled at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris across cook line and preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris next to hand sink at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container without label on storage shelve over preparation table.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.