AL ASALAH SHAWRMA
2011 EMERSON ST., Jacksonville FL 32207 · +19045513590
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2026
JAN 26
AUG 26
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed MFDV using long blue attached hose being connected to waste valve on food trailer and running along ground and being dumped into far away drain sewage on ground.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked tortilla like bread stored in direct contact in non-food grade bag in reach in cooler
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. As per person in charge, they have 5 employees hired but no proof of any written agreement provided
Aug 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handling raw gyro beef and raw gyro chicken cone and then to go plated food without washing hands
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using person phone and then prep food without washing hands
Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Observed both chicken gyro machine and beef gyro machines turn off. Person in charge stated they don't have an on and off switch. Machines is rotated by hand to cook and not continuous spinning due to not having that capabilities.
Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Observed employee slicing raw beef and raw chicken gyro from cone and placing on hummus food tray to package to give to customer without secondary cooking. Customer did not order item to be served under cooked and no consumer advisory sign posted. Person in charge refuse to secondary cooking chart the raw beef that only reached internal temperature of 124F
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15 live flying insects inside food trailer near ware washing area and reach in cooler
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed MFDV using long blue attached hose being connected to waste valve on food trailer and running along ground and being dumped into far away drain sewage on ground.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked tortilla like bread stored in direct contact in non-food grade bag in reach in cooler
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2026 and under same ownership.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tzatziki sauce (71F - Cold Holding); egg sauce (70F - Cold Holding), both items stored sitting out in open environment and place their from reach in cooler around 2 pm as per employee. Discussed with employee to place back in reach in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored pans inside hand wash sink. Employee removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of manager certification and no other certified food manager employed at this establishment
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any food handler training certificate and stated they have 5 employees employed at this establishment with some hired over 60 days
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. As per person in charge, they have 5 employees hired but no proof of any written agreement provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink. Employee provided soap
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Verified with operator owner at commissary location on file with this MFDV and said this MFDV is currently not part of their listing to use 2011 EMERSON ST., JACKSONVILLE 32207 location. Operator of this MFDV will need to provide new commissary location. Provided operator with blank commissary change of record form
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light control device stored on wall over open containers of stored tzatziki sauce near back door
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window not kept closed except during food service and observed approximately 15 live vermin present
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink. Provided sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Service window not kept closed except during food service and observed approximately 15 live vermin present
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep coolers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.