How many health inspections has SHAWARMA SHACK had?

SHAWARMA SHACK has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SHAWARMA SHACK ever been shut down?

No, SHAWARMA SHACK has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SHAWARMA SHACK?

The most frequently cited violations at SHAWARMA SHACK are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

SHAWARMA SHACK

11040 PEMBROKE RD, Miramar, FL 33025

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: YOUSUF ELTALIA · License: SEA1619929

SHAWARMA SHACK in Miramar, FL has 19 inspections on record with 118 total violations (6.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

118Violations

0Closures

Data current as of December 3, 2024

Inspection History (19)

Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

Mar 28, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 14, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 11, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 11, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 25, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

SHAWARMA SHACK has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SHAWARMA SHACK had?: SHAWARMA SHACK has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SHAWARMA SHACK ever been shut down?: No, SHAWARMA SHACK has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SHAWARMA SHACK?: The most frequently cited violations at SHAWARMA SHACK are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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