Shawarma Mediterranen Grill
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Shawarma Mediterranen Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (61F - Cold Holding) in microwave across from Cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored with clean containers on shelf to the left of three compartment sink. Operator removed can from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken stored in container over raw beef. Operator arranged containers based on minimum cooking temperature **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink to the left of reach in cooler. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed Yosepp performing food preparation working less than 60 days without food employee agreement. Form was provided and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jenifer Sanchez, hired more than 60 days, performing food preparation without employee training .
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink cooked rice and lentils and lentil soup cooked more than 24 hours without date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in reach in cooler across from front counter container with employee personal food. Operator removed container from reach in cooler. Observed personal cell phone on top of preparation area across from cook line. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation table across from walk in freezer a wet towel under cutting board.
21-04-4
39
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed powder bottle next to sliced machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue cutting board at dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave broken turn on button.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall by back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on reach in cooler handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed, employee moved towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles damaged and some ceiling tiles with water marks at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
64
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed powder bottle next to sliced machine. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing utensils and food containers not sanitized. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked stuffed potatoes shelves at walk-in cooler.employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Also observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); humus (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved food containers to reach in cooler interior. Also observed garlic and oil (87F - Cold Holding) next to gyro station, as per employee approximately 35 minutes. Employee moved garlic oil to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked stuffed zucchini not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food on standing reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food not wearing a hair restraint, employee put on hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave broken turn on button.. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw steak container under table at kitchen area, as per employee less than 30 minutes, employee moved raw steak container to walk in cooler. Also observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall by back door. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on red bells sauce , employee removed scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on reach in cooler handle. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soup container and stuffed zucchini containers not covered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed stuffed grape leaves (38° F Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen area, employee moved food to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles damaged and some ceiling tiles with water marks at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue cutting board at dishwashing area. **Warning**
14-09-4
14
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing near triple sink. Operator placed cover on drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 80F next to fryer. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink, ceiling bubbling from water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training expired for all employees. As per operator only 2 employees, Camila M. And Alexandra M. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink, ceiling bubbling from water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during the inspection,observed on refresh of inspection app. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing grape leaves stored on the dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
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 for the cooked rice located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above the prep area.
38-07-4
70
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above marinated beef located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, unit by the mop sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing grape leaves stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
36-27-5
64
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw beef patties,raw beef located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken above potato fries located in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulation dust,kitchen,prep area
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shawarma Mediterranen Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shawarma Mediterranen Grill on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shawarma Mediterranen Grill?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shawarma Mediterranen Grill.
How does Shawarma Mediterranen Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Shawarma Mediterranen Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Shawarma Mediterranen Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shawarma Mediterranen Grill have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shawarma Mediterranen Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Shawarma Mediterranen Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shawarma Mediterranen Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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