SHAWARMA XPRESS
9581 NW 41 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 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).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed kibbehs stored directly on cardboard, located inside reach in freezer at back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles, not smooth, throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above cooler units towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located next to hood system of kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 2 large metal pots stored on floor near triple sink, towards front prep area. As per employee, pots are not being used, advised to remove and discard any non used kitchen equipment.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed hotel and restaurant license displayed on bulletin board dated October 1, 2022. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing/broken door handle of white reach in freezer door, located at back kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food stains all over kitchen floor, towards back kitchen area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located towards front food prep area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from underneath handwash sink and triple sink located towards front food prep area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar located next to blender on top of ice machine not labeled.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed falafels stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags located in reach in freezers throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a black plastic container stored in handwash sink located between triple sink and reach in cooler, towards front prep area. Plastic container was removed from sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located between triple sink and reach in cooler, towards front prep area. Employee provided paper towel at front prep area. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink at back kitchen area, next to triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to triple sink at back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back kitchen prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different home made sauces not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener rusted and soil. Observed rice cooker soiled. Observed microwave soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can and utensils stored inside hand sink in back prep kitchen area. Also hand on cook line area not completely accessible. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, on cook line area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade fresh garlic egg mixture not date marked,prepared on previous days. Also observed hummus and tahini sauces prepared on previous days not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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 porous ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing towards back kitchen area, above cooler units. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water dripping from ceiling on to floor at front kitchen area, near hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided, dated October 1, 2022. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located between fryer and reach in freezer towards front kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 individual portioned containers of hummus, baba ghanoush and red pepper dip, located at display cooler for customers to self grab, missing product identity/description and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container lids and utensils stored inside handwash sink, located next to three compartment sink at front kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper/ paper towel not dispensing located at restroom used by food employees and customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at handwash sinks throughout kitchen. Employee provided dish soap at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed kibbehs stored directly on cardboard inside reach in freezer, towards back kitchen area. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing towards back kitchen area, above cooler units. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water dripping from ceiling on to floor at front kitchen area, near hood system. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided, dated October 1, 2022. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee personal bottle of wine stored in ice, inside ice machine at kitchen area. Employee removed bottle stored at ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located between fryer and reach in freezer towards front kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of oil and a box of lemon juice stored on floor, at front kitchen area. Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - 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 individual portioned containers of hummus, baba ghanoush and red pepper dip, located at display cooler for customers to self grab, missing product identity/description and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom interior of white refrigerator unit soiled with food debris, located towards back kitchen area. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food/beverage/ bottle stored in ice used for drinks. Observed an employee personal bottle of wine stored in ice machine, same ice used for customer consumption. Employee removed bottle stored in ice. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed kibbehs stored in regular grocery bags located inside reach in freezer, towards back kitchen area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (48F - Cold Holding) located at cooler unit located next to cash register. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed falafel (128F - Hot Holding) located at fryer station, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat to 135F and above. Observed chicken (95F-144F - Hot Holding); beef (100-134F - Hot Holding) located at steam table unit at kitchen prep area, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat to 165F and above. Discussed proper holding temperatures with employee and provided proper temperature chart. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Printed and provided to employee at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container lids and utensils stored inside handwash sink, located next to three compartment sink at front kitchen area. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper/ paper towel not dispensing located at restroom used by food employees and customers. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed to GM of restaurant establishment, as provided by employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at handwash sinks throughout kitchen. Employee provided dish soap at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
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★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
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Opening Hours
Monday:10:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Tuesday:10:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Wednesday:10:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Thursday:10:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Friday:10:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Saturday:10:30 AM – 11:45 PM
Sunday:10:30 AM – 11:45 PM
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Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025