Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine

9519 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine's latest score of 67 sits above the Pinecrest average of 55. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over tomato in cooler next to cook line. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at walk in cooler entrance.
36-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in back of kitchen.
36-27-5
67
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in next to television; raw beef over garlic puree and cheese. Observed under grill; raw chicken over shrimp. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine . - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items with no label; as per operator less than 7 days since preparation on site. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink on site. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwaves soiled. Observed hood system soiled. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
39
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at time of inspection in restroom.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in next to television; raw beef over garlic puree and cheese. Observed under grill; raw chicken over shrimp. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on top of prep table in back of kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol stored on top of reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine .
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife holder. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes and dry food are stored.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink next to ice machine holding p,attic bag and container.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for co-owner; Elisabeth.
53B-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 multiple food items with no label; as per operator less than 7 days since preparation on site.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice bin.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink on site.
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwaves soiled. Observed hood system soiled. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed multiple rags not stored inside bucket.
21-44-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at bar window; utensils face up. Operator flipped for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
13
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
May 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap , chlorine, degreaser containers next to Hobart mixing machine.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over hummus at reach in cooler, operator stored it properly. **Repeat Violation* operator relocated product . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times Observed handwashing sink blocked with plastic container, next to ice machine.
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door next to reach in cooler.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the walls is despair outside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to stove.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service containers, not inverted on the shelves above dishwashing machine, Operator inverted single service containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed 2 reach in coolers with standing water in the kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with chicken inside reach in cooler across from dishwasher. Also raw beef stored on top of cooked lentil rice. Operator stored it properly.
08B-12-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon individuall package bearing a label inside the vacuum package at preparation table. Temperature 40F . Operator opened the bags and put them in the cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed multi sex bathrooms without a lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
43
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink is blocked by the reach in cooler at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed the hand wash sink is blocked by the reach in cooler at preparation area. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer and plastic container inside of hand wash sink located next to ice machine at ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed a strainer and plastic container inside of hand wash sink located next to ice machine at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauce container stored on floor at walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed a carrots bag stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under the hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under the hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine < 10 ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored on the top of unwashed tomatoes. And raw beef stored over feta cheeses. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over soda cans at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. And raw chicken stored over raw beef at standing reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed the coffee drain line into the hand wash sink front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink is blocked by the reach in cooler at preparation area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer and plastic container inside of hand wash sink located next to ice machine at ware washing area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under the hand wash sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauce container stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon inside of the ROP bearing a label at reach in cooler. Operator opened the individual packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
29
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain in the front counter hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing by the triple sink area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white containers in the kitchen area not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside the reach in cooler located by the dishwashing machine
29-49-6
78
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed the coffee machine drain is going into the front counter hand wash sink Operator is waiting for the coffee machine technician to fix the machine and remove the drain
31A-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile missing in front of the dishwashing **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor next to the ice machine
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall by the kitchen entrance door in disrepair
36-24-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service containers not inverted
25-06-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine.

How does Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?

Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinecrest average of 55.

Has Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine 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 Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.