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SHAWARMA AL BASHA CORP

440 SW 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10786128

  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken and raw beef container stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling by front counter.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor by walk in cooler entrance.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle inside container touching white rice stored inside walk in cooler.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout front counter on top of preparation tables.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked ground beef inside walk in cooler.
  • 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 chicken stick (122F - Hot Holding) at front counter, operator removed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Provided to operator via email.
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator unaware to verify chemical test kit concentration and type of sanitizer used at the location, coached operator on correct information.
  • 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 cooked ground beef and white rice inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474838

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fresh parsley stored on floor in walk in cooler. Multiple wrapped Beef and chicken gyro meats (shawarma) stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Samir Zeiour 2-14-19.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367154

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filter soiled.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(741 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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