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SHAWARMA MEDITERRANEN GRILL

Food safety records indicate SHAWARMA MEDITERRANEN GRILL in MIAMI has 7 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

11752 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33186
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13491514

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles damaged and some ceiling tiles with water marks at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue cutting board at dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave broken turn on button.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 21-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on reach in cooler handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed, employee moved towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed powder bottle next to sliced machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884946

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles damaged and some ceiling tiles with water marks at kitchen area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue cutting board at dishwashing area. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food on standing reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging food. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food not wearing a hair restraint, employee put on hair restraint during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave broken turn on button.. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw steak container under table at kitchen area, as per employee less than 30 minutes, employee moved raw steak container to walk in cooler. Also observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall by back door. Warning
  • 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 on red bells sauce , employee removed scoop during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on reach in cooler handle. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soup container and stuffed zucchini containers not covered at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed stuffed grape leaves (38° F Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen area, employee moved food to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed powder bottle next to sliced machine. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing utensils and food containers not sanitized. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked stuffed potatoes shelves at walk-in cooler.employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Also observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); humus (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved food containers to reach in cooler interior. Also observed garlic and oil (87F - Cold Holding) next to gyro station, as per employee approximately 35 minutes. Employee moved garlic oil to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation 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 cooked rice, cooked stuffed zucchini not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles above triple sink. Repeat Violation
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing near triple sink. Operator placed cover on drain. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 80F next to fryer. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink, ceiling bubbling from water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink, ceiling bubbling from water damage. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
  • 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. Observed training expired for all employees. As per operator only 2 employees, Camila M. And Alexandra M. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485194

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing grape leaves stored on the dry storage floor. Repeat Violation
  • 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 for the cooked rice located in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above the prep area.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during the inspection,observed on refresh of inspection app. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363599

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,standing unit. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing shawarma meat stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Observed buckets containing grape leaves stored on the dry storage floor. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice,wheat bins.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above raw beef located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(603 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 7:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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