Shawarma Xpress
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
30
Score
Across the available record, Shawarma Xpress has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up eight times.
Shawarma Xpress' latest score of 30 falls below the Doral average of 73. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at double door reach in cooler CUT BEEF (46F - Cooling), as per manager prepped the Thursday prior. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed babaganoush (56F - Cold Holding); GARLIC MINT SAUCE (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter and cook line, placed in refrigerator unit that is not functioning properly. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at double door reach in cooler CUT BEEF (46F - Cooling), as per manager prepped the Thursday prior. **Warning**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. A hose attached to spigot missing vacuum breaker at Cook line. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink at prep area, plastic bottles and a plastic container. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine, soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - 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. Observed a reach in cooler at front counter reading 56F and not cooling properly. Also observed a reach in cooler across from fryers not cooling properly, reading 51F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic cases of vinegar stored on the floor at prep area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler under steam table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at standing double door reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Observed interior of reach in cooler and cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler under steam table at Cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container of sugar on ice machine no labeled with common after being removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple rice makers at kitchen area soiled with food debris. Observed two can openers blades on a shelf at prep area soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal scouring pad in the handwashing sink at the kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine at the kitchen area soiled with a mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler under steam table soiled with debris. Observed shelves at reach in cooler across from flattop griddle at kitchen area heavily soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler under steam table.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken nuggets and kebbe at reach in freezer next to fryers at kitchen area not coveted.
08B-12-5
58
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sanitizer at preparation table stored next to in use cutting boards . Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of steam table soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dry a blender lid in handwashing sink at kitchen area. Observed an employee washing a plastic bottle at handwashing sink at kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at preparation area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system with water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at kitchen area grooved and no longer easily cleaned.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of fry oil on the floor at preparation area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of rice maker at kitchen area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from flattop griddle soiled with food debris. Observed glass door reaching cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen kibbe not covered and protected at reach in freezer next to grill. Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
47
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rice cooker with food debris along the rim. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed rice cooker with food debris along the rim. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen kibbe not covered and protected at reach in freezer next to grill. Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
82
Oct 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee switch gloves without washing hands. Employee was coached on proper procedure and immediately washed hands and the put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - 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/plan-review/. Observed three compartment sink at front counter removed and hand washing sink moved four feet to the right of previous location. Establishment still has a three compartment sink at the back of the store. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at preparation area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummus and stuffed grape leaves without properly date marked. As per employee, less than a week. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container in handwashing sink at preparation area. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer and reach in cooler torn at preparation area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at the preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rice cooker with food debris along the rim. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen kibbe not covered and protected at reach in freezer next to grill. Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. **Warning**
08B-12-5
41
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed French fries and kibbe in reach in freezer by cash register not covered.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee working at the front counter using the blender without washing hands first.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags to store food in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill oven cleaner on top of drying board of three compartment sink.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by stock pot next to three compartment sink at kitchen area and hand washing sink at back preparation area blocked by chair.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in back preparation area missing paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser at kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reaching in freezer by cash register soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed peeled garlic container and hot chopped pepper container reused to hold sauces at reach in cooler at cook line.
25-32-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed burnt out light over dry storage area.
38-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed baklava thawing at room temperature in back preparation area.
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not setup properly to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in olive container at cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at back preparation area by cooler units ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers no inverted at ware washing area.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at reach in cooler at kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up underneath fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer by cash register.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at at reach in freezer by cash register and at reach in cooler at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
15
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener rusted and soil. Observed rice cooker soiled. Observed microwave soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can and utensils stored inside hand sink in back prep kitchen area. Also hand on cook line area not completely accessible. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, on cook line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade fresh garlic egg mixture not date marked,prepared on previous days. Also observed hummus and tahini sauces prepared on previous days not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different home made sauces not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
47
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed falafel (128F - Hot Holding) located at fryer station, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat to 135F and above. Observed chicken (95F-144F - Hot Holding); beef (100-134F - Hot Holding) located at steam table unit at kitchen prep area, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat to 165F and above. Discussed proper holding temperatures with employee and provided proper temperature chart. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (48F - Cold Holding) located at cooler unit located next to cash register. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food/beverage/ bottle stored in ice used for drinks. Observed an employee personal bottle of wine stored in ice machine, same ice used for customer consumption. Employee removed bottle stored in ice. **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed kibbehs stored in regular grocery bags located inside reach in freezer, towards back kitchen area. **Warning**
14-31-5
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. Emailed to GM of restaurant establishment, as provided by employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at handwash sinks throughout kitchen. Employee provided dish soap at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Printed and provided to employee at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container lids and utensils stored inside handwash sink, located next to three compartment sink at front kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper/ paper towel not dispensing located at restroom used by food employees and customers. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed kibbehs stored directly on cardboard inside reach in freezer, towards back kitchen area. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing towards back kitchen area, above cooler units. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water dripping from ceiling on to floor at front kitchen area, near hood system. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided, dated October 1, 2022. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee personal bottle of wine stored in ice, inside ice machine at kitchen area. Employee removed bottle stored at ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located between fryer and reach in freezer towards front kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of oil and a box of lemon juice stored on floor, at front kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed individual portioned containers of hummus, baba ghanoush and red pepper dip, located at display cooler for customers to self grab, missing product identity/description and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom interior of white refrigerator unit soiled with food debris, located towards back kitchen area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
18
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (120F - Hot Holding. As per the cook in was placed on line approximately one hour ago. The chef removed the beef and reheated it to 166°F.
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board at the preparation reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and back room. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the back room.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed baba ghanoush and red pepper dip in the reach in cooler in the dining room not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the back room.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
30
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice pudding, and baklava with out any labels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice pudding, and baklava with out any labels. **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and back room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the back room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed baba ghanoush and red pepper dip in the reach in cooler in the dining room not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: -Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed baba ghanoush and red pepper dip in the reach in cooler in the dining room not labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the upright refrigerator in the back room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the upright refrigerator in the back room. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several sauce bottles without labels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several sauce bottles without labels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shawarma Xpress last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shawarma Xpress on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shawarma Xpress?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Shawarma Xpress.
How does Shawarma Xpress compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Shawarma Xpress most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Shawarma Xpress' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shawarma Xpress have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shawarma Xpress 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 Xpress inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shawarma Xpress is inspected around three times per year on average.
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