MADELINES FALAFEL AND SHAWARMA INC
13 N PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-410-1688
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on floor under shelf next to 3 compartment sink by freezer in kitchen 7 rodent droppings on pipe under shelf next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen 2 rodent droppings on cove molding behind stainless steel up right refrigerator in kitchen
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024007238 | Jan 17, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2023004059 | Dec 20, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2020048739 | Oct 6, 2020 | Mar 17, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, serving food to customers, license expired since 2/1/26.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained Top of stove soiled
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. During inspection observed cooked gyro cone in reach in freezer to be used for next day. Stop sale issued
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. During inspection observed cooked gyro cone in reach in freezer to be used for next day. Stop sale issued
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor from counter
Stored food not covered. Gravy inside reach in freezer no cover
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Madeline Azouki. 8/21/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at front counter at 1:45pm a. garbanzo beans (45F - Cold Holding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at front counter steam table is stained with black substance.
Cutting board at front counter steam table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between steam table and reach-in cooler at front counter.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato dicer soiled
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 02/2024
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board at steam table in front area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front counter
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed potatoes
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on floor under shelf next to 3 compartment sink by freezer in kitchen 7 rodent droppings on pipe under shelf next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen 2 rodent droppings on cove molding behind stainless steel up right refrigerator in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato dicer soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.