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ZAATAR SHAWARMA FALAFEL STATION

ZAATAR SHAWARMA FALAFEL STATION located in HALLANDALE BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1021 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD 104

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13456744

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Same- **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932674

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Containers of oils, sauces and bag of rice stored on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Very slow draining water in front counter handwash sink Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair/ wipes face with towel and proceeded to fix guest food even reach out for napkins to place in the bag without fist washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwash sink blocked with containers of sauces and bag of rice. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at front counter handwash sink.. Employee replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/5/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oils stored on floor next to triple sink. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket after use. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - 1) Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen. 2) bag of rice stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both handwashing sinks soiled.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored next to triple sink. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449132

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to prep table.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to mop sink. Manager hanged to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Atosa reach in -; Cooked rice (45F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above case of yogurt in Atosa vegetables cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Atosa reach in -; Cooked rice (45F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple pans stored in hand washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No strips to test chlorine sanitizer. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371364

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of /grease/food debris.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil next to prep table not labeled.Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of rice stored in hands washing sink next to triple sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in both hand washing sinks. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing water per manager not labeled. Manager discarded content. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation