SHAWARMA XPRESS
8232 NW SOUTH RIVER DR, Medley FL 33166
Last inspected Jul 25, 2024 · 4 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
MAR 24
JUL 24
— STEADY
3 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen. Operator sent opener to be washed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean container lids stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed lids from floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching tabule inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator stored spoon correctly.
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a Fly Ribbon installed over prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed Fly Ribbon.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching arm and handled clean container without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator was trained by Inspector proper hand washing techniques.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed kibbe stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over fries inside reach in freezer.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed employee restroom hand wash sink faucet in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching salt inside container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at cook line. Operator labeled container.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed Propane tank inside dry storage.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed them.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal in ears case stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed case.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching salt inside container on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer by cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at front of cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by cook line.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.