AL SHAMI
8606 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 22-23, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.739.9410
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 39 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two roaches still alive in glue trap in kitchen by back door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter. Moved by manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer side hallway
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
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Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed one roach egg sac on shelf holding water heater. Person in charge discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from back hand wash sink by ice machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelving in dry storage area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on shelf under pos system. Observed one dead roach in water heater pan. Person in charge discarded.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lids missing from dumpster. Person in charge states has called to replace, they have not yet.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall observed above triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in bowl in kitchen. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the exterior of rice pan in kitchen hand wash sink. Observed one live roach on the wall under hand wash sink near triple sink. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the exterior of rice pan in kitchen hand wash sink. Observed one live roach on the wall under hand wash sink near triple sink. Person in charge killed and discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of stored in back kitchen hand wash sink. Person in charge removed.
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. No proof of employee training due to completed with unapproved provider.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at server hand wash sink not functioning.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster missing both lids.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door by server area missing self closer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at far right side under triple sink. Person in charge began fixing during inspection.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed tabletop fryers by back door of kitchen in use during inspection. Observed staining on ceiling and smoke in kitchen during inspection.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Garlic sauce is made with raw egg white per person in charge. Not heated in any way per person in charge. Not indicated as raw on menu.
Mar 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Garlic sauce is made with raw egg white per person in charge. Not heated in any way per person in charge. Not indicated as raw on menu.
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap at triple sink. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door silver reach in cooler raw beef store over buckets of pickles. In reach in freezer raw beef no longer commercially packaged stored over no longer commercially packaged chicken. Person in charge began rearranging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt and milk in far right white reach in cooler at 46-47F. Person in charge states has had door open. Observed tightly packed with cases of food, may be impeding airflow. Person in charge began moving to other unit holding temperature.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Garlic sauce is made with raw egg white per person in charge. Not heated in any way per person in charge. Not indicated as raw on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from hand wash sink in back drink area.
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. Employees missing proof of being informed of reporting agreement. Provided DBPR form to operator.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at back drink area hand wash sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor between white reach in freezers in hallway off of kitchen. Person in charge cleaned and discarded.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lids missing from dumpster.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease accumulation on wall by tabletop fryers observed.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Two tabletop fryers observed on prep table not under hood in kitchen. Observed grease buildup on wall.
Jan 9, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2025Administrative determination recommendedRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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High Priority: Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Establishment has applied for change of ownership, unable to license due to violations placed on warning.
High Priority: Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches on right side of oven where door meets front of oven. Observed one live roach on floor in back hallway on floor by reach in coolers. Person in charge began killing and discarding. **Corrective Action TakenWarning**
Basic: Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in middle of kitchen under prep table. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in oven space where door meets bottom of oven. Observed 4 dead roaches on the floor in the hall way by reach in coolers. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches on the floor between reach in cooler/ reach in freezer in hallway. Observed two dead roaches in glue trap under shelving in dry storage room. Person in charge began cleaning.
Jan 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two roaches still alive in glue trap in kitchen by back door.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in glue traps in kitchen.
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is on municipal water/ sewer. Has 50 seats at time of inspection, provided seating change evaluation form.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license due to placed on opening warning.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces, pickles. Also, in reach in freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef, no longer commercially processed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two roaches still alive in glue trap in kitchen by back door.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items prepared more than 24 hours ago with no date mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with windex per person in charge unlabeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in tea room.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closer missing from women's restroom door.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in glue traps in kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used on multiple skewers.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster overflowing.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at triple sink missing paneling, exposed wood observed. Floor in tea room with missing flooring in corner, missing cove molding. Also, floors soiled behind cook line. Grease staining walls and ceiling in kitchen.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryers observed outside of hood system, with grease staining on walls and ceiling.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in refrigerator with food products, burn spray stored on shelf with spices in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bag of lemons in white reach in cooler in kitchen. In triple door silver cooler, raw chicken skewers stored over pickled turnip containers. Also, in reach in freezer raw chicken stored over ready to eat prepped carrots no longer in commercial packaging.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Per person in charge utilizes bleach for sanitizing, only has quatanery ammonium test strips available during inspection.
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. One employee working less than 60 days with no proof of knowledge of reporting responsibility. Provided form to operator.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal wrapped basting brush observed in use with liquid butter on cookline.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus made two days ago per person in charge with no date mark. Also beef kibbeh made in house, frozen, then thawed not marked with date made.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches in plastic pan on floor to right of cookline.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape observed on several kabob skewers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed empty milk gallon containers reused to store and serve water.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment has two table top fryers in use in kitchen, no hood over units.
Aug 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-23
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above raw beef and other raw frozen foods in reach in freezer, products not commercially packaged in reach in freezer across from dry food storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt drink (46F - Cold Holding)in reach-in fridge in hall across from drink area. Observed air flow blocked in fridge by soda cans. Discussed with person in charge. Also, garlic sauce w/ egg(45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from prep table. Observed cups of garlic sauce stacked above chill line of reach-in cooler. Operator removed top layer to chill garlic sauce..
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf in storage area near single service items. Also, toxic chemical stored next to equipment in prep area. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner and pack of cigarettes to properly store both items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for an Employee hired more than 60 days. Employee stated he's been employed for approximately 90 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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. The Employees working signed form during this inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf next to tea machine unable to properly air dry
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Multiple handles of the kabobs are taped up- not constructed in a durable manner.
Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored on floor in dry food storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple bags of food thawing at room temperature near triple sink. Discussed with operator
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank in dry food storage area.
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.