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SHAWARMA XPRESS

1309 SW 107 AVE UNIT A, Miami FL 33174 · 3059272697

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336750
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 employee with poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed prep area ceiling tiles water stains.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints used while serving food. Operator put a hair restraint on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink installed.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside double door cooler, interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall splashed with grease residue on prep area..
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers stored no labeled. Operator labeled sugar containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); coked beef (130F - Hot Holding) next to grill. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products on grill for reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training missing date of birth.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Observed at restroom.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to hood at cook line.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at prep area.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed wood tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at prep area.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues Observed at storage area.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to prep table by back exit door. Observed wall soiled by hand wash sink at kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar in small glass jar without label at prep area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing next to hood.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled next to floor drain under triple sink. Observed floor undear cook line has accumulation of grease.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed baklava and trio dips does not include product identity, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment on self serve cooler at front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at storage area.
Basic/22-16-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor heavily soiled next to floor drain under triple sink.
Basic/36-10-4
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over hood system and dinning room.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor has accumulation of food debris under triple sink.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood Filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cleaned containers soiled stored on storage rack at kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside salt container at preparation area.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned containers at storage rack at kitchen.
Basic/16-46-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container at prep area without label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under triple sink.
Basic/36-10-4
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and then engage in food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on correct hand washing procedures.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation area. Employee started to clean cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside plastic salt container stored on shelve over preparation table.
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris across cook line.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to hood filters.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on preparation table. Employee removed the bag.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license states 8 units but at the establishment are 26 units.
Basic/51-09-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.
Basic/36-01-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at preparation area. Employee removed the towel.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of Babaganoush, hummus, Arabian dip mix that does not include product identity/description for self serve at front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer door gaskets soiled at preparation area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris across cook line and preparation area.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris next to hand sink at preparation area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container without label on storage shelve over preparation table.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
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 employee with poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided employee with form to print. Employee printed reviewed and signed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed five containers of tomatoes with no date label. As per employee it was prepped the day before.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at standing reach in cooler.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front lobby of establishment.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at front lobby of establishment.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under and behind equipment soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of Babaganoush, hummus, Arabian dip mix and baklava that does not include product identity/description.
Basic/02D-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed next to steam box.
Basic/21-10-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.