Shalamas Rotishop
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Shalamas Rotishop 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Shalamas Rotishop was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Margate restaurant, which scores around 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired DEC 1 2025 Operator renewed during inspection. License is now current and active **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at wear washing area hand sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris at wear washing station
36-27-5
74
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen Counter tops soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with food debris
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. AC condensation leaking from ceiling to floor. Not touching food equipment
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on front counter
21-12-4
78
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket chlorine 400ppm. Operator remade solution. New chlorine solution tested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front steam table cooked beef (125F - Hot Holding). Per operator item in unit less than four hours. Observed unit not fully on.operator tuned on unit to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple. Advised employee to on,t wash hands in hand sinks. Employee washed hand in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at Cookline soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided hand out to operator. Reviewed food born illnesses and symptoms during inspection.
11-07-5
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. Printed provided handout to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in prep area soiled with mold like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at Cookline soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Styrofoam plates at front counter not inverted. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
61
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Bulletin emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Kitchen prep area - At 10:25am cooked chicken at 119F (cooling for 25 minutes) to 101F at 11:00am. Based on temperatures and times taken proper cooling to 70F will not happen within two hours. Operator moved to freezer rapid cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket in kitchen hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket solution 0ppm. Operator changed chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on kitchen counter. Operator stored in sanitizer solution **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen has accumulated debris inside.
22-08-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Bowl of corn on drain board next to sanitizer bucket. Operator moved corn to prep table away from sink **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
61
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 live roaches behind hand wash sign on wall at hand wash sink in ware washing/prep area in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chick peas stored in direct contact with plastic handle grocery bag, operator moved to food grade container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No running water at hand wash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink **Warning**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches inside of 3 control devices located on ground under 2 door stainless reach in cooler in prep area in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Left side steam well, cooked beef (118F - Hot Holding); callilou (107F - Hot Holding). Per manager, in unit less than 1 hr. Manager removed to stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Bulletin sent to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic bottled drinks on floor at back of dining room. Manager moved case to table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Raw and ready to eat goods in unlocked 3 door reach in cooler at back of dining area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
64
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. A copy has been given to the operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. -Observed unpackaged food stored in a unlock refrigerator in dining room .
08B-63-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor in dining room area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside refrigerator in dining room area.
22-16-4
74
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice hot held at 98 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen. Advice operator to reheat item to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Item prepared less than 2 hours prior to the inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a food container stored in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor in dining area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee keys stored on food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a in-use wet wiping cloth at prep area not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on floor in dining room area.
25-05-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shalamas Rotishop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shalamas Rotishop on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shalamas Rotishop?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shalamas Rotishop.
How does Shalamas Rotishop compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Shalamas Rotishop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has Shalamas Rotishop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shalamas Rotishop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shalamas Rotishop 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 Shalamas Rotishop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shalamas Rotishop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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