Shawarma Xpress
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
43
Score
Shawarma Xpress has been inspected eight times since 2022. Shawarma Xpress was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); coked beef (130F - Hot Holding) next to grill. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products on grill for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Observed at restroom. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to hood at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed wood tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues Observed at storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to prep table by back exit door. Observed wall soiled by hand wash sink at kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar in small glass jar without label at prep area.
02D-01-5
43
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing next to hood. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled next to floor drain under triple sink. Observed floor undear cook line has accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen area.
36-17-5
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 baklava and trio dips does not include product identity, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment on self serve cooler at front counter.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor heavily soiled next to floor drain under triple sink.
36-10-4
61
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cleaned containers soiled stored on storage rack at kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside salt container at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned containers at storage rack at kitchen.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container at prep area without label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under triple sink.
36-10-4
67
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and then engage in food preparation without washing hands. Coached employee on correct hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation area. Employee started to clean cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at preparation area. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
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 containers of Babaganoush, hummus, Arabian dip mix that does not include product identity/description for self serve at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer door gaskets soiled at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris across cook line and preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris next to hand sink at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container without label on storage shelve over preparation table.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside plastic salt container stored on shelve over preparation table.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on preparation table. Employee removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license states 8 units but at the establishment are 26 units.
51-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.
36-01-4
35
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. Provided employee with poster. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided employee with form to print. Employee printed reviewed and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed five containers of tomatoes with no date label. As per employee it was prepped the day before.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at standing reach in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front lobby of establishment.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at front lobby of establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
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 containers of Babaganoush, hummus, Arabian dip mix and baklava that does not include product identity/description.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed next to steam box.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under and behind equipment soiled throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
37
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler at the entrance of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to steamer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
78
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored on nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards on preparation table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can and cart blocking hand wash sink. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor next to back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
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 Mediterranean salad and desserts on grab and go cooler located at the dine in area not labeled correctly.
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on metal pans stored on shelves next to back door.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers stored not inverted in shelves above hot holding unit. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with cooked chicken not covered inside of reach in cooler in preparation area. Employee covered food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container stored above ice machine not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
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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 Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shawarma Xpress?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” 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 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Shawarma Xpress' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shawarma Xpress have averaged around nine 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 two times per year on average.
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