SHAH'S BAKERY
13299 SW 124 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 305-338-5792
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee prep to go plates open front entrance door and proceeded to prep kebab skewers without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator using quaternary sanitizer without proper test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink to the left of back exit door.
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. Observed Keqsia Verdecia, as per operator hired less than 60 days, with no proof of Food Employee Reporting agreement. Form was sent to operator and was signed during time of inspection.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and hummus in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours not date marked.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed wooden sticks, used to separate kebab trays, stored on floor.
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed case of Celsius energy drinks stored in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food preparation area. Employee was coached on proper procedure.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 16 chairs with 5 tables present in establishment with non seating license.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of soda stored on floor of dry storage area.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed beef stored below dripping water line in walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior microwave to the left of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled wooden sticks, as per operator are used to separate kebab trays.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket with standing water.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink located in back prep area blocked by kitchen equipment. Operator moved equipment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located in back storage area soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed walk in cooler with standing water on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of white cutting board at the reach in cooler prep station not stored in sanitizing solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles located across the cook line with no label.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken kabobs stored over soup and raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice inside walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in back area
Food stored on floor. Observed box of gyro slices stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Observed buckets of sauces and container of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with old food in front of cook line.
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen used as dump sink with old food residue inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear of kitchen hand sink.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots and trays stored on floor next to three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer packages of steak and chicken stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at prep table reach in coolers soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cutting lettuce, then proceed to use her cellphone and continue to cut lettuce without changing her gloves. Coached employee on proper glove and handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at rear of kitchen blocked by trays and trash can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen used as dump sink with old food residue inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. Observed no trading available for only employee Yenny hired more than 60 days ago.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear of kitchen hand sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at entrance of kitchen hand sink.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots and trays stored on floor next to three compartment sink.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open package of tortillas stored on prep sink next to hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer packages of steak and chicken stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at prep table reach in coolers soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef located in the walk-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine,quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing ice cream,breads stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the dry storage area.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw beef boxes stored on floor at walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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.