AL ASALAH SHAWRMA

Name: AL ASALAH SHAWRMA
Address: 2011 EMERSON ST., JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207, US
Rating: 66.5

2011 EMERSON ST., JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207

License #2653002

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66.5 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

August 13, 2026 · 2 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (emergency-order follow-up)

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AL ASALAH SHAWRMA in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 13, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 24 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 18 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on August 13, 2026 shows 2 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 0 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on August 12, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on August 13, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked tortilla like bread stored in direct contact in non-food grade bag in reach in cooler
[11-26-1] 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. As per person in charge, they have 5 employees hired but no proof of any written agreement provided

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Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[03C-15-5] Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Observed employee slicing raw beef and raw chicken gyro from cone and placing on hummus food tray to package to give to customer without secondary cooking. Customer did not order item to be served under cooked and no consumer advisory sign posted. Person in charge refuse to secondary cooking chart the raw beef that only reached internal temperature of 124F
[53B-01-5] 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any food handler training certificate and stated they have 5 employees employed at this establishment with some hired over 60 days
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked tortilla like bread stored in direct contact in non-food grade bag in reach in cooler
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2026 and under same ownership.
[28-29-6] Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed MFDV using long blue attached hose being connected to waste valve on food trailer and running along ground and being dumped into far away drain sewage on ground.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Service window not kept closed except during food service and observed approximately 15 live vermin present
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15 live flying insects inside food trailer near ware washing area and reach in cooler
[03C-97-2] Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Observed both chicken gyro machine and beef gyro machines turn off. Person in charge stated they dont have an on and off switch. Machines is rotated by hand to cook and not continuous spinning due to not having that capabilities.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tzatziki sauce (71F - Cold Holding); egg sauce (70F - Cold Holding), both items stored sitting out in open environment and place their from reach in cooler around 2 pm as per employee. Discussed with employee to place back in reach in cooler
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handling raw gyro beef and raw gyro chicken cone and then to go plated food without washing hands
[51-22-5] Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Verified with operator owner at commissary location on file with this MFDV and said this MFDV is currently not part of their listing to use 2011 EMERSON ST. , JACKSONVILLE 32207 location. Operator of this MFDV will need to provide new commissary location. Provided operator with blank commissary change of record form
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored pans inside hand wash sink. Employee removed
[11-26-1] 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. As per person in charge, they have 5 employees hired but no proof of any written agreement provided
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using person phone and then prep food without washing hands
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up

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