El Genio Del Shawarma
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
70
Score
El Genio Del Shawarma has been inspected six times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so El Genio Del Shawarma trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over butter in lowboy cooler boy cooler on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple blender parts in sink behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On chest freezer near soda dispenser
14-71-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lid on chest freezer near soda dispenser broken on top right
14-36-5
70
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (46-51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43-47F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flattop overnight. chicken (47-70F - Cooling); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding)in three door glass cooler in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing items in hand sink at dish **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In bottom of make tables on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple items in standing water. Moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
70
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken (47-70F - Cooling) in three door glass cooler overnight **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (46-51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43-47F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flattop overnight. chicken (47-70F - Cooling); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding)in three door glass cooler in prep area **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (47F - Cold Holding) top and bottom of make table. Operator states items delivered within 2 hours. Placed in walk-in cooler to chill raw beef (43-47F - Cold Holding) in drawers under flattop overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing items in hand sink at dish **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken (47-70F - Cooling) in 5 gallon plastic tubs, covered **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In bottom of make tables on cookline
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple items in standing water. Moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
47
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan dusty at prep area . - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
36-67-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of water at the make table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch . - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
55
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - informed operator of observation
12A-25-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - produce stored in plastic to-go bags - Operator removed produce from bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - bucket of water stored in sink - operator removed bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - employee water stored with establishment food in walk in cooler - Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Cook line gasket
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -cup used to scoop rice left inside container - Operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cook line gaskets - Operator cleaned gaskets **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - Operator removed unwashed products **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Genio Del Shawarma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Genio Del Shawarma on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does El Genio Del Shawarma compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Genio Del Shawarma most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Genio Del Shawarma's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Genio Del Shawarma have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Genio Del Shawarma 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 El Genio Del Shawarma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Genio Del Shawarma is inspected around two times per year on average.
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