EL GENIO DEL SHAWARMA
11787 INTERNATIONAL DR UNIT 118, Orlando FL 32821 · 786-451-2717
Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) operator states in glass door cooler in back area overnight
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over butter in lowboy cooler boy cooler on cookline
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple blender parts in sink behind front counter
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On chest freezer near soda dispenser
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lid on chest freezer near soda dispenser broken on top right
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (46-51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43-47F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flattop overnight. chicken (47-70F - Cooling); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding)in three door glass cooler in prep area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing items in hand sink at dish
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In bottom of make tables on cookline
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple items in standing water. Moved to cooler
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken (47-70F - Cooling) in three door glass cooler overnight
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (46-51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43-47F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flattop overnight. chicken (47-70F - Cooling); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding)in three door glass cooler in prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (47F - Cold Holding) top and bottom of make table. Operator states items delivered within 2 hours. Placed in walk-in cooler to chill raw beef (43-47F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flattop overnight
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken (47-70F - Cooling) in 5 gallon plastic tubs, covered
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing items in hand sink at dish
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In bottom of make tables on cookline
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple items in standing water. Moved to cooler
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground beef in three door glass cooler in back area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) operator states in glass door cooler in back area overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) operator states in glass door cooler in back area overnight
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in sink at dish area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At soda fountain
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer three door cooler
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