SHAWARMA MEDITERRANEN GRILL

Name: SHAWARMA MEDITERRANEN GRILL
Address: 11752 SW 88TH STREET, MIAMI, FL, 33186, US
Rating: 81.1

11752 SW 88TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33186

License #2326044

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81.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SHAWARMA MEDITERRANEN GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 9 critical, 7 major, 16 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 12, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 4 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[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
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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 .

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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.
[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.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue cutting board at dishwashing area.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on reach in cooler handle.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
[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.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
[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.
[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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed soup container and stuffed zucchini containers not covered at walk in cooler.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee cleaned during inspection.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed powder bottle next to sliced machine.
[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.

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