SHAWARMA XPRESS
9581 NW 41 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178
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 4
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed French fries and kibbe in reach in freezer by cash register not covered.
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee working at the front counter using the blender without washing hands first.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags to store food in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill oven cleaner on top of drying board of three compartment sink.
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by stock pot next to three compartment sink at kitchen area and hand washing sink at back preparation area blocked by chair.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in back preparation area missing paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser at kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in olive container at cook line.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at back preparation area by cooler units ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers no inverted at ware washing area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at reach in cooler at kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up underneath fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer by cash register.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at at reach in freezer by cash register and at reach in cooler at cook line.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reaching in freezer by cash register soiled with food debris.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed peeled garlic container and hot chopped pepper container reused to hold sauces at reach in cooler at cook line.
38-05-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed burnt out light over dry storage area.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed baklava thawing at room temperature in back preparation area.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not setup properly to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.