A&R Falafels

9743 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at A&R Falafels stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; A&R Falafels is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Discussed importance of smooth cutting board operator said they will be changing it soon.

14-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled with common name. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**

50-03-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food items stored in non food grade bags in chest freezer adjacent to fryers. **Warning**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certificate missing for Rima jdour **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reachin cooler next to service window. **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

50-03-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw lamb stored over cooked eggplant sauce and cooked grape leaf rice in reach-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and raw chicken stored over cooked rice in grape leaf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**

08A-05-6

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and raw chicken stored over cooked rice in grape leaf. **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. No running water in handwash sink. **Warning**

12A-16-4

Aug 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A&R Falafels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A&R Falafels on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A&R Falafels?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A&R Falafels.

How does A&R Falafels compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

A&R Falafels most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has A&R Falafels' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A&R Falafels have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A&R Falafels means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is A&R Falafels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A&R Falafels is inspected around three times per year on average.

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