Al Shami
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Al Shami has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “dead roaches on premises” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Al Shami on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the exterior of rice pan in kitchen hand wash sink. Observed one live roach on the wall under hand wash sink near triple sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: One live roach observed on piping under triple sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
86
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Garlic sauce is made with raw egg white per person in charge. Not heated in any way per person in charge. Not indicated as raw on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: Operator needs more time to make changes to menu. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Person in charge had added allergen information regarding egg, needs more time to change to indicate raw. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Garlic sauce is made with raw egg white per person in charge. Not heated in any way per person in charge. Not indicated as raw on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: Operator needs more time to make changes to menu. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap at triple sink. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door silver reach in cooler raw beef store over buckets of pickles. In reach in freezer raw beef no longer commercially packaged stored over no longer commercially packaged chicken. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt and milk in far right white reach in cooler at 46-47F. Person in charge states has had door open. Observed tightly packed with cases of food, may be impeding airflow. Person in charge began moving to other unit holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Garlic sauce is made with raw egg white per person in charge. Not heated in any way per person in charge. Not indicated as raw on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from hand wash sink in back drink area.
31B-02-4
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. Employees missing proof of being informed of reporting agreement. Provided DBPR form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at back drink area hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor between white reach in freezers in hallway off of kitchen. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lids missing from dumpster.
33-15-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease accumulation on wall by tabletop fryers observed.
36-27-5
37
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority: Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Establishment has applied for change of ownership, unable to license due to violations placed on warning. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority: Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches on right side of oven where door meets front of oven. Observed one live roach on floor in back hallway on floor by reach in coolers. Person in charge began killing and discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic: Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in middle of kitchen under prep table. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in oven space where door meets bottom of oven. Observed 4 dead roaches on the floor in the hall way by reach in coolers. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches on the floor between reach in cooler/ reach in freezer in hallway. Observed two dead roaches in glue trap under shelving in dry storage room. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36A-03-4
70
Jan 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is on municipal water/ sewer. Has 50 seats at time of inspection, provided seating change evaluation form.
28-12-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license due to placed on opening warning. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces, pickles. Also, in reach in freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef, no longer commercially processed.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two roaches still alive in glue trap in kitchen by back door. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items prepared more than 24 hours ago with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with windex per person in charge unlabeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in tea room. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closer missing from women's restroom door.
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in glue traps in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used on multiple skewers.
14-71-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster overflowing.
33-14-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at triple sink missing paneling, exposed wood observed. Floor in tea room with missing flooring in corner, missing cove molding. Also, floors soiled behind cook line. Grease staining walls and ceiling in kitchen.
36-24-5
32
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in refrigerator with food products, burn spray stored on shelf with spices in kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bag of lemons in white reach in cooler in kitchen. In triple door silver cooler, raw chicken skewers stored over pickled turnip containers. Also, in reach in freezer raw chicken stored over ready to eat prepped carrots no longer in commercial packaging.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Per person in charge utilizes bleach for sanitizing, only has quatanery ammonium test strips available during inspection.
16-32-5
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. One employee working less than 60 days with no proof of knowledge of reporting responsibility. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal wrapped basting brush observed in use with liquid butter on cookline.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus made two days ago per person in charge with no date mark. Also beef kibbeh made in house, frozen, then thawed not marked with date made.
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches in plastic pan on floor to right of cookline.
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape observed on several kabob skewers.
14-71-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed empty milk gallon containers reused to store and serve water.
25-32-4
43
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: At callback no change. Operator stated he didn't have time to complete it. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken prepped on skewers in freezer not commercially packaged stored over Raw beef
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of Milk opened two days ago not date marked in cooler near stoves. Manager placed proper date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloth. Establishment did not have chemical test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer not functioning when attempting to calibrate thermometers. Operators stated thermometer needed new batteries.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Observed food , bucket of grape leaves stored on floor in dry storage. 2. Observed jar of pickles stored on floor in dry storage. 3. Jugs of water and soda cases being stored on floor near back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door Gaskets of cooler doors in kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored on floor in backroom near tea room.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed large pans in dry storage not inverted from contamination.
25-06-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al Shami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al Shami on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al Shami?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Al Shami.
How does Al Shami compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Al Shami most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Al Shami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al Shami have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Al Shami means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Al Shami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al Shami is inspected around four times per year on average.
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