YALLA SHAWARMA & GRILL LLC
5135 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 6, Orlando FL 32819 · 9125094225
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects by dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw lamb over ready to eat falafel in reach in cooler underneath grill
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler underneath grill
Food-contact surface soiled / stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer underneath prep table -dicer underneath prep table -cutting boards on cooks line
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees in kitchen no hair restraint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By back door exit
Food stored on floor. Soaked chickpeas in pot stored on floor in kitchen area, informed operator to remove off floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of grill on cooks line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several opened water bottles in reach in freezer by prep table
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -panini sandwich press interior soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean spoons on clean equipment shelves across from ice machine not inverted
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooks line
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line, operator discarded
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish machine area
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Mouthwash, bandaged on table with cleaned plates/removed immediately/
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./walk in cooler/
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./under sandwich presser soiled/cleaned immediately/
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner./two pieces of raw beef thawed in room temperature/operator turned on running water/
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./corn starch/container under back kitchen prep table.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach and soap on seasoning shelf next to baking soda and pickles. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the kitchen soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. 3 compartment sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler behind front counter Reach in at cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dishwashing area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects by dish area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner on shelf with Silverware.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Advised to get chlorine test strips as operator has chlorine sanitizer but no test kit.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash at front counter area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle on prep table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles at entrance to the kitchen from front counter and kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several holes in the wall at prep area in the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior reach in coolers and freezers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cooler to the left of cooks line. -cooler across from Blodgett oven by cooks line -reach in freezer in prep area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic knives at front counter.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and carrots over cooked soup in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall by 3 compartment sink and dish washer area.
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2- flying insects at three compartment sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2024.
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 to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand mixer stored in food preperation area., hand sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wheat in walk in cooler prepared 24 hours atom, not datemarked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on food preparation area, cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is not in operation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, at front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at front counter hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood is laden with grease.
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2- flying insects at three compartment sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2024.
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 to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand mixer stored in food preperation area., hand sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter handwash sink.
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 to Operator
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wheat in walk in cooler prepared 24 hours atom, not datemarked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on food preparation area, cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is not in operation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, at front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at front counter hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood is laden with grease.
Nov 7, 2023□ 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate2 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. Chick peas 47F placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter top rice (68F -Cold Holding)/2 hours. Operator refrigerated.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake opened on 3- days ago at front counter, Not date marked.
Food preparation area, handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by a chair.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking utensil stored in food preparation area,hand sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee washware handwash sink. Hot water is shut off.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Plumbing system in disrepair, pipe under food preparation area hand sink disconnected.
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.