SHAWARMA XPRESS
9581 NW 41 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rice cooker with food debris along the rim. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed rice cooker with food debris along the rim. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen kibbe not covered and protected at reach in freezer next to grill. Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer and reach in cooler torn at preparation area. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at the preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rice cooker with food debris along the rim. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen kibbe not covered and protected at reach in freezer next to grill. Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. **Warning**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee switch gloves without washing hands. Employee was coached on proper procedure and immediately washed hands and the put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container in handwashing sink at preparation area. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed three compartment sink at front counter removed and hand washing sink moved four feet to the right of previous location. Establishment still has a three compartment sink at the back of the store. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at preparation area. **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummus and stuffed grape leaves without properly date marked. As per employee, less than a week. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
18
Total
26
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in olive container at cook line.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at back preparation area by cooler units ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers no inverted at ware washing area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at reach in cooler at kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up underneath fryers. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer by cash register.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at at reach in freezer by cash register and at reach in cooler at cook line.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reaching in freezer by cash register soiled with food debris.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed peeled garlic container and hot chopped pepper container reused to hold sauces at reach in cooler at cook line.
- 38-05-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed burnt out light over dry storage area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed baklava thawing at room temperature in back preparation area.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not setup properly to dry.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed French fries and kibbe in reach in freezer by cash register not covered.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee working at the front counter using the blender without washing hands first.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags to store food in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill oven cleaner on top of drying board of three compartment sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by stock pot next to three compartment sink at kitchen area and hand washing sink at back preparation area blocked by chair.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in back preparation area missing paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser at kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 26 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 18 basic).