Shawarma Elshami
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Shawarma Elshami stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of the hand washing sink in the back kitchen area. Trash can removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
82
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
82
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen cook line and in the dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
90
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee come in from a smoke break, put gloves on and began working without washing their hands.
12A-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. Emailed a copy to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the prep table in the front area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the prep table in the front area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy.
51-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife in hand sink located next to cooks line. Operator removed from hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tomatoes and garlic sauce with time marks but no written procedures available during inspection. Emailed procedures to operator to fill out and keep on location. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling not installed Went over provisos for ceiling finishes: 4) FLOORS, WALLS, COVE BASE, AND CEILING FINISHES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE, AND WARE WASHING AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Work in progress. Observed ceiling tiles observed in kitchen. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-04-5
95
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cut tomatoes on cook line **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water on make line cutting board. Manager removed **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling not installed Went over provisos for ceiling finishes: 4) FLOORS, WALLS, COVE BASE, AND CEILING FINISHES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE, AND WARE WASHING AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
36-30-4
61
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Observed license expired from 2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shawarma Elshami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shawarma Elshami on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shawarma Elshami?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shawarma Elshami.
How does Shawarma Elshami compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Shawarma Elshami most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Shawarma Elshami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shawarma Elshami have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shawarma Elshami 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 Elshami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shawarma Elshami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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