Shawarma Al Basha
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Shawarma Al Basha nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Shawarma Al Basha trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing one vacuum breaker on the split hose bib at the mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct. 1, 2025. Operator was able to pay prior to inspection ending. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored on the same shelf and next to unwashed potatoes inside the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two food buns with not labeled with food item name at the pizza making station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
55
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation. Employee removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
22-16-4
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
95
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked ground beef inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken stick (122F - Hot Holding) at front counter, operator removed 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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator unaware to verify chemical test kit concentration and type of sanitizer used at the location, coached operator on correct information.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and white rice inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling by front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor by walk in cooler entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle inside container touching white rice stored inside walk in cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout front counter on top of preparation tables.
21-12-4
43
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Samir Zeiour 2-14-19.
53A-03-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fresh parsley stored on floor in walk in cooler. Multiple wrapped Beef and chicken gyro meats (shawarma) stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
86
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shawarma Al Basha last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shawarma Al Basha on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shawarma Al Basha?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shawarma Al Basha.
How does Shawarma Al Basha compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Shawarma Al Basha most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Shawarma Al Basha's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shawarma Al Basha have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shawarma Al Basha 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 Shawarma Al Basha inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shawarma Al Basha is inspected around two times per year on average.
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