Shawarma Xpress
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Shawarma Xpress appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Shawarma Xpress is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed Plastic containers with cook oil stored directly on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic bottle with Soap. Not labeled. Located at hand wash sink kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with cook oil.
08B-38-4
74
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to go containers inside hand was sink. Operator removed during inspection.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
70
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Zairean Hernandez, Gabriel Aliza. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
64
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Christian Peña, Zaida Romero. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Still observed. No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees Christian Urdaneta, Zainadine Romero, Gabriel. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Still observed knife inside hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Still observed. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cook oil stored on floor. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
55
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Christian Peña, Zaida Romero.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection.
10-08-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cook oil stored on floor. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shawarma Xpress last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shawarma Xpress on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shawarma Xpress?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shawarma Xpress.
How does Shawarma Xpress compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Shawarma Xpress most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Shawarma Xpress' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shawarma Xpress have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shawarma Xpress 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 Xpress inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shawarma Xpress is inspected around three times per year on average.
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