Shawarma Asham
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
78
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Shawarma Asham stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Shawarma Asham squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled with black-mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickled vegetables stored on floor by truck door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled with black-mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink.
31B-04-4
67
Dec 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Discussed with operator on obtaining license for mobile unit. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Operator submitted license application prior to callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Application submitted **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Operator does not have waste water tank permanently affixed. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Operator installed waste water tank prior to callback. Discussed with operator on obtaining plans for mobile unit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: . 3 compartment sink moved, handwashing sink removed, service window reduced, refrigerator moved. Added 3 gyro machines, Removed wall cabinet **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
78
Aug 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Discussed with operator on obtaining vacuum breaker for hose splitter prior. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Discussed with operator on obtaining license for mobile unit. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Operator submitted license application prior to callback. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Operator does not have waste water tank permanently affixed. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Operator installed waste water tank prior to callback. Discussed with operator on obtaining plans for mobile unit. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
67
Jun 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Discussed with operator on obtaining vacuum breaker for hose splitter prior. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
29-34-4
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (53F - Cold Holding) Coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE Garlic Sauce (55F - Ambient Cooling) () CORRECTED TO 43F Operator states food was made day prior, discussed with operator on maintaining proper cold holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Discussed with operator on obtaining license for mobile unit. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (53F - Cold Holding) Coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding) Operator states food was made day prior, discussed with operator on maintaining proper cold holding temperature. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Lack of water pressure at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Water needs to be turned on with switch prior to handwashing. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
27-17-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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 education packet containing clean up procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to store single service items, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Operator does not have waste water tank permanently affixed. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator on obtaining thermometer. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked hand soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food throughout kitchen not properly date marked. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored outside. Operator has sodas in cooler stored outside unit. Discussed with operator on bringing cooler inside. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-42-4
Basic - Observed: Portable waste water tank not permanently affixed to mobile unit. Wastewater tank unavailable at time of inspection. Discussed with operator on installing waste water tank to mobile unit. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-01-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Discussed with operator on obtaining hand wash sign. **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator able to demonstrate quick disconnect at time of inspection. Currently hard plumbed, for waste water and potable water. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-06-4
Basic - Observed: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-74-7
Basic - Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Water pump emits loud noise when operating, does not ensure adequate pressure. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-08-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Bread stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On- Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
17
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Establishment has no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shawarma Asham last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shawarma Asham on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shawarma Asham?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shawarma Asham.
How does Shawarma Asham compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Shawarma Asham most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Shawarma Asham's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shawarma Asham have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shawarma Asham 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 Shawarma Asham inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shawarma Asham is inspected around three times per year on average.
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