GALWAY SHAWL
2948 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 7543174760
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in kitchen triple sink.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Ceiling tile missing - kitchen - above walk in cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar soda gun.
Jul 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in kitchen triple sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - corned beef (50-55F); chicken wings (50-52F); cheese (50-52F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - corned beef (50-55F); chicken wings (50-52F); cheese (50-52F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper procedures and employee properly washed hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand 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.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Ceiling tile missing - kitchen - above walk in cooler.
Cookline - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around all Cookline cold holding units and grills.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing in standing water. Reviewed proper procedures- operator turned on cold water.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar soda gun.
Water leaking from pipe - under Cookline hand sink.
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook put on gloves and handled raw fish without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands.
Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat pretzels. Operator stored all items properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Cookline Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Cookline hand sink.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee dried hands on apron after washing. Reviewed proper hand washing. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat breads in a container. Operator stored properly
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In. Kitchen, operator provided.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above walk in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed from packaging
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins for customer usage stored on floor next to kitchen hallway. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Raw ground beef thawing in water. No running water. Operator turned on pipe.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Blanched potatoes uncovered stored next to hand washing sink with no splash guard. Operator stored properly.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Cookline drawers; salmon still in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed from packaging.
Mar 20, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. -Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Cookline drawer under flat top; fully thawed salmon.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Kitchen; bucket stored in sink, operator removed.
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. -Reviewed employee reporting agreement with operator and employee. Employee acknowledged and signed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale. -Cookline drawer under flat top; fully thawed salmon.
Food stored on floor. -Walk in cooler; batch of cooked corned beef stored on floor, operator began storing properly.
Standing water in mop sink in rear of establishment.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw fish in cookline drawers. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Provided handout to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items and utensils in cookline hand sink. Operator removed.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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