SHAWARMA ELSHAMI
11414 N 56 ST, Tampa FL 33617 · 813-769-9231
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed a copy to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023022949 | Apr 5, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of the hand washing sink in the back kitchen area. Trash can removed.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 15, 2026□ 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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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen cook line and in the dining area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee come in from a smoke break, put gloves on and began working without washing their hands.
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. Emailed a copy to operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the prep table in the front area. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the prep table in the front area. Manager removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife in hand sink located next to cooks line. Operator removed from hand sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tomatoes and garlic sauce with time marks but no written procedures available during inspection. Emailed procedures to operator to fill out and keep on location.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 4, 2024□ 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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Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling not installed Went over provisos for ceiling finishes: 4) FLOORS, WALLS, COVE BASE, AND CEILING FINISHES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE, AND WARE WASHING AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cut tomatoes on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water on make line cutting board. Manager removed
Observed Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling not installed Went over provisos for ceiling finishes: 4) FLOORS, WALLS, COVE BASE, AND CEILING FINISHES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE, AND WARE WASHING AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
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.