Shawarma Miami
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Shawarma Miami has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Shawarma Miami trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (61F - Cooling) inside standing reach in cooler next to dish area. As per operator product was prepared last night and placed inside reach in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (61F - Cooling) inside standing reach in cooler next to dish area. As per operator product was prepared last night and placed inside reach in cooler.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of cooked onions inside walk in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef inside walk in cooler.
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 raw chicken removed from commercially packaged box stored over raw shrimp inside walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in dish area.
31B-04-4
41
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on then continue to prep food.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on employee training for Yulisay, Joselin.
53B-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled on shelf in prep area across from cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen/dish areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage in dish area and **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
61
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 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 chicken stored over raw ground beef inside walk in cooler
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage in dish area
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of ice and box of bread on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator placed products on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in prep area near triple sink.
21-04-4
70
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insecticide spray used for ants at mop sink area. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painters brush used as basting brush. Operator discarded brush. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread on floor at walk-in freezer. Operator removed product from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
64
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over sliced cheese in the walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with marinated chicken on the floor of the walk-in cooler m and a case of fries in the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with a white spice not labeled at the back of the kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
74
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal rod inside hand washing sink. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce not covered at reach-in cooler at kitchen area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
82
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash utensils and containers in 3 compartment sink and not sanitized them. Operator coached that containers need to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed eggs over cheese at walk-in cooler and raw chicken over raw beef. Observed raw beef over grape leaves at walk-in freezer. Operator started to rearrange products according to cooking temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils in water 88°F on preparation table.
10-05-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed basting brush used for oiling gyro meats. Operator removed brush. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and lentil with no date marking. As per operator, cooked yesterday.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on shelf over preparation table near 3 compartment sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two bags of ice stored on floor at walk-in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside walk-in freezer. Operator repositioned ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed kibbeh inside single service pita bread bags at walk-in freezer. Operator was coached that single service plastic bags can not be reused. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4
33
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (90F-106F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at at cook line. As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator took item to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw beef and chicken stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Observed container of fries stored on the floor at the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils not inverted near ware washing area.
24-18-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shawarma Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shawarma Miami on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shawarma Miami?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shawarma Miami.
How does Shawarma Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Shawarma Miami most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Shawarma Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shawarma Miami have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shawarma Miami 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 Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shawarma Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.
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