Shawarma's Diana
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Shawarma's Diana has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on shelf with pita bread above prep table. Operator discarded medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of kibbeh inside standing reach 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 ground beef stored over raw sliced beef inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean equipment stored inside hand sink in dish area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary. Establishment has test kit for chlorine.
16-32-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine at front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go boxes stored on floor at front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in prep area.
23-03-4
41
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef stored over canned sodas inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer not working, no food items stored inside at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of grape leaves stored on floor, operator properly placed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at pipe underneath triple sink.
29-11-4
61
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils stored inside hand sink. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen near hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen
10-20-4
74
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed onions at walk-in cooler. Raw beef was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available during inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle door of reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen in disrepair and door of chest freezer in disrepair near walk-in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer near walk-in cooler with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Iinside door frame of walk in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of garbanzo beans stored on top of oil jugs in front of hand wash sink in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pan of garbanzo beans stored on top of oil jugs in front of hand wash sink in ware washing area.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs stored on floor in ware washing area. Case of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler near door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside door frame of walk in freezer soiled. Gaskets on deep freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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 operator with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at kitchen area. Operator removed items blocking hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken boxes stored on floor at walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer near walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of walking cooler soiled.
23-03-4
58
Oct 24, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shawarma's Diana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shawarma's Diana on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shawarma's Diana?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shawarma's Diana.
How does Shawarma's Diana compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Shawarma's Diana most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Shawarma's Diana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shawarma's Diana have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shawarma's Diana 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's Diana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shawarma's Diana is inspected around two times per year on average.
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