SHAMAMA RESTAURANT
7456 ROYAL PALM BLVD, Margate FL 33063
Last inspected Feb 21, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At dish machine area- approximately 1 live roach crawling on wall by soap dispenser machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025087456 | Oct 9, 2025 | Mar 23, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024025223 | Apr 24, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Feb 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In womens bathroom, no paper towels. Next to triple sink, hand wash sink no paper towels Kitchen hand wash sink, no paper towels. Operator placed paper towels next to kitchen hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap kitchen hand wash station. No soap for triple sink hand wash station. No hand soap for men's bathroom
Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw meat on kitchen floor next to cook line. Observed pikliz stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drink inside cooler.
Feb 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Upon arrival observed operator don gloves with no prior handwash and immediately conducted food preparation by dicing celery.
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. pikliz (44-45F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (44-46F - Cold Holding); Rice, cooked (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit portioned or prepared over 4 hours ago. See stop sale..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pikliz (44-45F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (44-46F - Cold Holding); Rice, cooked (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit portioned or prepared over 4 hours ago. See stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked grio (73F @ 1113 to 73F @ 1154 - Heated Cooling since 0945). Observed operator cooling on kitchen counter directly in front of stove top. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In womens bathroom, no paper towels. Next to triple sink, hand wash sink no paper towels Kitchen hand wash sink, no paper towels. Operator placed paper towels next to kitchen hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap kitchen hand wash station. No soap for triple sink hand wash station. No hand soap for men's bathroom
Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw meat on kitchen floor next to cook line. Observed pikliz stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drink inside cooler.
Oct 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Opposite Steam table at cook line, Hand wash sink is spraying water when turned on.
Oct 9, 2025Administrative 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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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Employee washing dishes in three compartment sink with no sanitizing step. Advised operator to set up three compartment sink and sanitize dishes. Three compartment sink was set up reading chlorine 100 ppm.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken and Touched condiment bottles. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures. Operator washed rinsed and sanitized condiment bottles. Operator then properly washed hands and put on new gloves.
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 - cooked goat (56F); whole milk (51F - Cold Holding);cooked turkey (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Walk in cooler - cooked goat (56F Cold holding ); whole milk (51F - Cold Holding);cooked turkey (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink opposite steam table. Operator provided during inspection. Hand wash sink opposite triple sink. Operator provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink opposite triple sink. Operator provided during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, cooked meat prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Made yesterday at 10:00 am checked at 3:51pm.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation not wearing hair restraint. Operator provided employees with hair nets during the inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At walk in cooler container of cooked chicken stored on floor. At cook line buss pan of raw chicken stored on floor. Operator elevated.
Reach-in three door cooler interior have accumulation of blood from cases of chicken.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Opposite Steam table at cook line, Hand wash sink is spraying water when turned on.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, fish (45F - Cold Holding), goat (51F - Cold Holding) employee stated held less than two hours. Moved items to different cooler to chill
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling vent above three compartment sink hanging open.
Nov 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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- cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (57F - Cold Holding) per operator items. Per operator items cold no,ding in unit overnight. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature of 50F. All items not prepared or portioned today. see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler 1. pleklez (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in unit less than four hours. Observed unit ambient temperature of 50F. Overplayed items in other coolers to rapid cool. 2.cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (57F - Cold Holding) per operator items. Per operator items cold no,ding in unit overnight. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature of 50F. All items not prepared or portioned today. see stop sale.
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw goat stored with ready to eat foods in true reach in freezer
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- cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (57F - Cold Holding) per operator items. Per operator items cold no,ding in unit overnight. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature of 50F. All items not prepared or portioned today. see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler 1. pleklez (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in unit less than four hours. Observed unit ambient temperature of 50F. Overplayed items in other coolers to rapid cool. 2.cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (57F - Cold Holding) per operator items. Per operator items cold no,ding in unit overnight. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature of 50F. All items not prepared or portioned today. see stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed illnesses with operator. Provided hand out
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 soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at dish washing hand sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink in cooler with sellable foods. Operator removed drinks
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table in kitchen Cooked tostones (77F - Cooling). Per operator cooked 2 and a half hours ago. Operator moved to walk in cooler to rapid cool to 70F
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Beef bones in standard to-go bag in reach in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Cases of raw shrimp, container of raw chicken above deli ham and green beans in reach in freezer. Operator began to separate 2. Raw egg over commercial sauces and lemonade in front cooler. Operator put eggs at bottom of unit
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips provided
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Battery dead in probe thermometer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of cooked pork, container of cooked meat sauce in walk in cooler missing date marking. Per operator cooked more than 24 hours ago.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging on rack next to dry goods storage. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. 1. Container of fryer oil stored on floor by fryer. 2. Bucket of meat sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator began elevating items
Apr 24, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided
Apr 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hands less than 10 seconds with no soap. Discussed with operator when operator arrived
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on ground in front of and under 3 door stainless reach in freezer on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches on ground behind cook line equipment under hood in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches on wooden 2x4s supporting drain pipe under triple sink in kitchen Observed 1 live roach inside of not in use ice machine across from triple sink in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on ground under cook line hand wash sink. Observed 1 live roach inside of not in use/not functioning ware washing machine Observed 1 live roach on ground in front of shelf holding large pots.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed Broken cutting board with jagged edges
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all hand wash sinks. Operator refilled
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer provided measures 50F+
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of not in use dish machine/ non functional dish machine. Observed 5 dead roaches inside of bucket of bleach water for soaking wiping cloths Observed 5 dead roaches inside of not in use ice machine across from triple sink in kitchen Observed 2 dead roaches inside of not in use wall mounted soap dispenser at cook line hand wash sink. Observed 1 dead roach on table holding flat top/grill on cook line kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bin of raw chicken stored on floor in front of triple sink. Operator moved to shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on green shelving holding large pots on cook line
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At reach in freezer - raw fish not commercially packaged over bag of spinach- operator moved to lower shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored over single service items at dry storage - operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. At walk in cooler - Cooked chicken 50-51F at 10:15 ( cooling overnight), cooked turkey 50-51F at 10:15 ( cooling overnight), cooked beef 50-51F at 10:15 ( cooling overnight)- food in large quantity and covered- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk in cooler- cooked gravy 71F at 10:15 ( cooling overnight)- food in large quantity and covered- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Two employees entered establishment and started preparing food- without washing hands- educated operator- employee washed hands.
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. At reach in freezer - raw fish not commercially packaged over bag of spinach- operator moved to lower shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At dish machine area- approximately 1 live roach crawling on wall by soap dispenser machine.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At prep area counter- Raw shell eggs 53F- cold holding - food not prepare or portioned today- food left out on counter for 30 minutes - operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler- coleslaw 51F Fat 10:15 ( cooling overnight)- food covered and stored in large quantities- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 4 hours. At walk in cooler - Cooked chicken 50-51F at 10:15 ( cooling overnight), cooked turkey 50-51F at 10:15 ( cooling overnight), cooked beef 50-51F at 10:15 ( cooling overnight)- food in large quantity and covered- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk in cooler- cooked gravy 71F at 10:15 ( cooling overnight)- food in large quantity and covered- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler- coleslaw 51F Fat 10:15 ( cooling overnight)- food covered and stored in large quantities- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 4 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored over single service items at dry storage - operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 soap provided at handwash sink- at both hand wash sinks in kitchen- operator provided.
Dead roaches on premises. At dry storage area observed approximately 4 dead roaches on floor- operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open bottle of water on prep table by cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At walk in cooler employee food stored over cooked chicken and beef- operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at prep counter.
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