Inspection Report

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SHAWARMA XPRESS

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3559527
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8994938
DBPR license2334814

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee switch gloves without washing hands. Employee was coached on proper procedure and immediately washed hands and the put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container in handwashing sink at preparation area. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed three compartment sink at front counter removed and hand washing sink moved four feet to the right of previous location. Establishment still has a three compartment sink at the back of the store. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummus and stuffed grape leaves without properly date marked. As per employee, less than a week. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer and reach in cooler torn at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at the preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rice cooker with food debris along the rim. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed frozen kibbe not covered and protected at reach in freezer next to grill. Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.