Madelines Falafel and Shawarma
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Madelines Falafel and Shawarma has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average is 77, putting Madelines Falafel and Shawarma squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, serving food to customers, license expired since 2/1/26. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained Top of stove soiled
22-02-4
78
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. During inspection observed cooked gyro cone in reach in freezer to be used for next day. Stop sale issued
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. During inspection observed cooked gyro cone in reach in freezer to be used for next day. Stop sale issued
03D-15-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Gravy inside reach in freezer no cover **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor from counter
25-05-4
70
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Madeline Azouki. 8/21/2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection **Warning**
22-02-4
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at front counter at 1:45pm a. garbanzo beans (45F - Cold Holding
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at front counter steam table is stained with black substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board at front counter steam table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between steam table and reach-in cooler at front counter.
10-17-4
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed potatoes **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on floor under shelf next to 3 compartment sink by freezer in kitchen 7 rodent droppings on pipe under shelf next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen 2 rodent droppings on cove molding behind stainless steel up right refrigerator in kitchen **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato dicer soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front counter **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
61
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink leaking **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under mop sink 3 compartment sink leaking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
61
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -approximately 26 live roaches in control device -3 live roaches under sink in food service area near seating area. -2 live roaches under reach in cooler in back of kitchen. -2 live roaches in chest freezer area on pipes on wall. - 3 live roaches under mop sink in corner of back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator has to turn on sink from underneath using a switch to pump the water to the faucet. Hand sink not functioning at this time, due to water line broken pumping into plastic cabinet housing the unit. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom. Operator replaced. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Guest bathroom is not on the outside of the kitchen it is on the inside, there is 2 stand up coolers, 2 chest freezers, and a prep table that are not on the plans, there a wall separating the back office and bathroom from the rest of the kitchen. And the mop sink is on the other end of the kitchen by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink by front kitchen area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -approximately 15 dead roaches in control device by reach in cooler in kitchen. -2 dead roaches under sink in kitchen -2. dead roaches in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and sink drains under equipment soiled. Walls soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink leaking into cabinet **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen above coolers **Warning**
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Madelines Falafel and Shawarma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Madelines Falafel and Shawarma on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Madelines Falafel and Shawarma?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Madelines Falafel and Shawarma.
How does Madelines Falafel and Shawarma compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Madelines Falafel and Shawarma most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Madelines Falafel and Shawarma's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Madelines Falafel and Shawarma have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Madelines Falafel and Shawarma 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 Madelines Falafel and Shawarma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Madelines Falafel and Shawarma is inspected around three times per year on average.
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