SHAWARMA XPRESS

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. A hose attached to spigot missing vacuum breaker at Cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler under steam table soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at standing double door reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Observed interior of reach in cooler and cook line soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container of sugar on ice machine no labeled with common after being removed from its original container. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple rice makers at kitchen area soiled with food debris. Observed two can openers blades on a shelf at prep area soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal scouring pad in the handwashing sink at the kitchen area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at kitchen area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine at the kitchen area soiled with a mold like substance.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.

Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler under steam table soiled with debris. Observed shelves at reach in cooler across from flattop griddle at kitchen area heavily soiled with food debris.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler under steam table.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken nuggets and kebbe at reach in freezer next to fryers at kitchen area not coveted.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sanitizer at preparation table stored next to in use cutting boards . Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of steam table soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dry a blender lid in handwashing sink at kitchen area. Observed an employee washing a plastic bottle at handwashing sink at kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at preparation area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system with water damage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at kitchen area grooved and no longer easily cleaned.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of fry oil on the floor at preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of rice maker at kitchen area soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from flattop griddle soiled with food debris. Observed glass door reaching cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen kibbe not covered and protected at reach in freezer next to grill. Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rice cooker with food debris along the rim. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed rice cooker with food debris along the rim. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen kibbe not covered and protected at reach in freezer next to grill. Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed kibbe, fries, falafel, and chicken nuggets at reach in freezer next to fryer not covered properly. Time Extended

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed French fries and kibbe in reach in freezer by cash register not covered.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee working at the front counter using the blender without washing hands first.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags to store food in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill oven cleaner on top of drying board of three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by stock pot next to three compartment sink at kitchen area and hand washing sink at back preparation area blocked by chair.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in back preparation area missing paper towels. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser at kitchen area. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in olive container at cook line.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at back preparation area by cooler units ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles next to hood system soiled.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers no inverted at ware washing area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at reach in cooler at kitchen area Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up underneath fryers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer by cash register.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at at reach in freezer by cash register and at reach in cooler at cook line.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reaching in freezer by cash register soiled with food debris.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed peeled garlic container and hot chopped pepper container reused to hold sauces at reach in cooler at cook line.

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed burnt out light over dry storage area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed baklava thawing at room temperature in back preparation area.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not setup properly to dry.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed falafels stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags located in reach in freezers throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a black plastic container stored in handwash sink located between triple sink and reach in cooler, towards front prep area. Plastic container was removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located between triple sink and reach in cooler, towards front prep area. Employee provided paper towel at front prep area. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink at back kitchen area, next to triple sink. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to triple sink at back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed kibbehs stored directly on cardboard, located inside reach in freezer at back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles, not smooth, throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above cooler units towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located next to hood system of kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 2 large metal pots stored on floor near triple sink, towards front prep area. As per employee, pots are not being used, advised to remove and discard any non used kitchen equipment.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed hotel and restaurant license displayed on bulletin board dated October 1, 2022. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing/broken door handle of white reach in freezer door, located at back kitchen area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food stains all over kitchen floor, towards back kitchen area.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located towards front food prep area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from underneath handwash sink and triple sink located towards front food prep area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar located next to blender on top of ice machine not labeled.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container lids and utensils stored inside handwash sink, located next to three compartment sink at front kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper/ paper towel not dispensing located at restroom used by food employees and customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at handwash sinks throughout kitchen. Employee provided dish soap at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing towards back kitchen area, above cooler units. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water dripping from ceiling on to floor at front kitchen area, near hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided, dated October 1, 2022. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep coolers throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located between fryer and reach in freezer towards front kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed individual portioned containers of hummus, baba ghanoush and red pepper dip, located at display cooler for customers to self grab, missing product identity/description and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener rusted and soil. Observed rice cooker soiled. Observed microwave soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can and utensils stored inside hand sink in back prep kitchen area. Also hand on cook line area not completely accessible. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, on cook line area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade fresh garlic egg mixture not date marked,prepared on previous days. Also observed hummus and tahini sauces prepared on previous days not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back kitchen prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different home made sauces not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (120F - Hot Holding. As per the cook in was placed on line approximately one hour ago. The chef removed the beef and reheated it to 166°F.

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. Poster provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board at the preparation reach in cooler soiled.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and back room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the back room.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed baba ghanoush and red pepper dip in the reach in cooler in the dining room not labeled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the back room.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice pudding, and baklava with out any labels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice pudding, and baklava with out any labels. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and back room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the back room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed baba ghanoush and red pepper dip in the reach in cooler in the dining room not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: -Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed baba ghanoush and red pepper dip in the reach in cooler in the dining room not labeled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the upright refrigerator in the back room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the upright refrigerator in the back room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several sauce bottles without labels. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several sauce bottles without labels. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table at cook line observed cooked rice (90 - Hot Holding), as per emperor less than 4 hours, employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 150+ ppm. Employee added water to lower solution. Sanitizer solution 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in the hand sink, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink