SHAWARMA MEDITERRANEN GRILL

Name: SHAWARMA MEDITERRANEN GRILL
Address: 11752 SW 88TH STREET, MIAMI, FL, 33186, US
Rating: 40.4

11752 SW 88TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33186

License #2326044

🥙 Mediterranean ℹ️

40.4 Grade F / 100

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September 21, 2026 · 8 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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SHAWARMA MEDITERRANEN GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 40.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 11 critical, 13 major, 43 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in freezer raw beef stored above kibbeh. Operator removed raw beef from above kibbeh during time of inspection.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in reach in cooler to the right of three compartment sink spoon used to dispense rice with handle submerged. Operator removed during time of inspection.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup prepared on site, as per operator prepared longer than 24 hours, without date marking.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bucket of grape leaves cracked and broken in walk in cooler.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on preparation table at kitchen area. Operator stored phone away during time of inspection.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed to the left of three compartment sink silverware not stored with handle up. Operator inverted during time of inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water dispenser connected to hand wash sink faucet to the right of reach in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler bucket of chicken gyro skewer stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. Observed in walk in cooler bag of carrots stored on floor. Operator removed from floor.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in reach in cooler across from front counter container with employee personal food. Operator removed container from reach in cooler. Observed personal cell phone on top of preparation area across from cook line. Operator removed phone.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation table across from walk in freezer a wet towel under cutting board.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken stored in container over raw beef. Operator arranged containers based on minimum cooking temperature
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (61F - Cold Holding) in microwave across from Cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored with clean containers on shelf to the left of three compartment sink. Operator removed can from shelf.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink to the left of reach in cooler. Operator provided paper towels.
[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. Observed Yosepp performing food preparation working less than 60 days without food employee agreement. Form was provided and signed.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jenifer Sanchez, hired more than 60 days, performing food preparation without employee training .
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink cooked rice and lentils and lentil soup cooked more than 24 hours without date marking.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue cutting board at dishwashing area.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee cleaned during inspection.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles damaged and some ceiling tiles with water marks at kitchen area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table, employee removed during inspection.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food on standing reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging food.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food not wearing a hair restraint, employee put on hair restraint during inspection.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave broken turn on button..
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed raw steak container under table at kitchen area, as per employee less than 30 minutes, employee moved raw steak container to walk in cooler. Also observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall by back door.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on red bells sauce , employee removed scoop during inspection.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on reach in cooler handle.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed soup container and stuffed zucchini containers not covered at walk in cooler.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed stuffed grape leaves (38° F Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen area, employee moved food to walk in cooler.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed powder bottle next to sliced machine.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing utensils and food containers not sanitized.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked stuffed potatoes shelves at walk-in cooler.employee stored properly.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Also observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); humus (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved food containers to reach in cooler interior. Also observed garlic and oil (87F - Cold Holding) next to gyro station, as per employee approximately 35 minutes. Employee moved garlic oil to reach in cooler.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked stuffed zucchini not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area.