Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

MADELINES FALAFEL AND SHAWARMA INC

13 N PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Apr 22, 2026
City
Tarpon Springs
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 24531038

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, serving food to customers, license expired since 2/1/26. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24531037

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained Top of stove soiled

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 24246474

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. During inspection observed cooked gyro cone in reach in freezer to be used for next day. Stop sale issued

03D-15-4

Detail 24246476

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. During inspection observed cooked gyro cone in reach in freezer to be used for next day. Stop sale issued

25-05-4

Detail 24246475

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor from counter

08B-12-5

Detail 24246477

Basic - Stored food not covered. Gravy inside reach in freezer no cover Corrected On-Site

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 24009087

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Time Extended

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 23821559

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Madeline Azouki. 8/21/2024 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23821558

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection Warning

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23411748

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at front counter at 1:45pm a. garbanzo beans (45F - Cold Holding

22-02-4

Detail 23411746

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at front counter steam table is stained with black substance.

14-09-4

Detail 23411747

Basic - Cutting board at front counter steam table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

10-17-4

Detail 23411749

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between steam table and reach-in cooler at front counter.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22729751

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024

22-02-4

Detail 22729750

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato dicer soiled

53B-05-5

Detail 22729752

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 02/2024

14-09-4

Detail 22729749

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board at steam table in front area

13-03-4

Detail 22729748

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

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 22573509

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Time Extended

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 22570005

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed potatoes Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22570009

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on floor under shelf next to 3 compartment sink by freezer in kitchen 7 rodent droppings on pipe under shelf next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen 2 rodent droppings on cove molding behind stainless steel up right refrigerator in kitchen Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22570008

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato dicer soiled Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22570007

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front counter Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22570006

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

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21843852

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21843854

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21843855

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21843851

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21843857

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 21843856

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink leaking Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21843853

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under mop sink 3 compartment sink leaking Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 14

12A-16-4

Detail 21840243

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came into kitchen and handled washed cilantro without washing hands Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21840244

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came into kitchen and put gloves on without washing hands Warning

22-45-4

Detail 21840234

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing dishes and utensils, no sanitizer used to sanitize dishes or utensils, employee set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21840236

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler, beef moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21840235

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live on floor behind chest freezer in dish area - 1 live in gasket of up right freezer Employees killed cockroaches and sanitized the areas Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21840242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (61F - Hot Holding) sitting out on cook line, employee put back in refrigerator to get it back down to temperature Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21840238

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21840232

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer soiled Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21840245

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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21840233

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21840237

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -5 dead cockroaches on floor behind fryers -6 dead behind chest freezer in dish area -1 dead in hole of knife holder on prep table -1 dead under mop sink -5 dead on floor next to stem well at front counter Employees are cleaning up dead cockroaches and sanitizing the areas Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21840241

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

29-08-4

Detail 21840239

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink leaking Repeat Violation Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21840240

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under mop sink 3 compartment sink leaking Warning

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 21657931

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. Items not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21657930

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen above coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21657929

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 21656588

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -approximately 26 live roaches in control device -3 live roaches under sink in food service area near seating area. -2 live roaches under reach in cooler in back of kitchen. -2 live roaches in chest freezer area on pipes on wall. - 3 live roaches under mop sink in corner of back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: -8 live roaches on control device under double door reach in cooler in kitchen -3 live roaches under hand sink in kitchen -5 live roaches under reach in freezer in kitchen -3 live roaches on door to kitchen 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink in kitchen -5 live roaches under pipes behind reach in freezer in kitchen - 2 live roaches on make station cutting board 3 live roaches under -2 live roaches under make station -2 live roaches on shelf in front kitchen area -4 live roaches under stove in kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: 1 live roach in front of reach in freezer 1 live roach behind reach in freezer 1 live roach on wall by reach in freezer 1 live roach on back wall next to 3 compartment sink operator eliminated live roaches and is in process of cleaning and sanitation of entire floor. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21656589

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. Items not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21656587

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen above coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21656586

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -approximately 15 dead roaches in control device by reach in cooler in kitchen. -2 dead roaches under sink in kitchen -2. dead roaches in reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: -5 dead roaches by front counter -9 dead roaches under reach in cooler in kitchen -5 dead roaches under cooking equipment -7 dead roaches by back three compartment sink -10 dead roaches by chest freezers Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: 4 dead roaches in employee restroom 3 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 15 dead roaches under stand up reach in cooler. 4 dead roaches under stove area 5 dead roaches in rear base of reach in freezer 3 dead roaches next to make station front area operator in process of cleaning up dead roaches.Time Extended Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21656590

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 21654871

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -approximately 26 live roaches in control device -3 live roaches under sink in food service area near seating area. -2 live roaches under reach in cooler in back of kitchen. -2 live roaches in chest freezer area on pipes on wall. - 3 live roaches under mop sink in corner of back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: -8 live roaches on control device under double door reach in cooler in kitchen -3 live roaches under hand sink in kitchen -5 live roaches under reach in freezer in kitchen -3 live roaches on door to kitchen 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink in kitchen -5 live roaches under pipes behind reach in freezer in kitchen - 2 live roaches on make station cutting board 3 live roaches under -2 live roaches under make station -2 live roaches on shelf in front kitchen area -4 live roaches under stove in kitchen. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 21654872

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom. Operator replaced. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21654873

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. Items not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21654874

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen above coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21654876

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -approximately 15 dead roaches in control device by reach in cooler in kitchen. -2 dead roaches under sink in kitchen -2. dead roaches in reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: -5 dead roaches by front counter -9 dead roaches under reach in cooler in kitchen -5 dead roaches under cooking equipment -7 dead roaches by back three compartment sink -10 dead roaches by chest freezers Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21654875

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

41-05-4

Detail 21651348

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21651356

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -approximately 26 live roaches in control device -3 live roaches under sink in food service area near seating area. -2 live roaches under reach in cooler in back of kitchen. -2 live roaches in chest freezer area on pipes on wall. - 3 live roaches under mop sink in corner of back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21651358

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator has to turn on sink from underneath using a switch to pump the water to the faucet. Hand sink not functioning at this time, due to water line broken pumping into plastic cabinet housing the unit. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21651357

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom. Operator replaced. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21651351

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Guest bathroom is not on the outside of the kitchen it is on the inside, there is 2 stand up coolers, 2 chest freezers, and a prep table that are not on the plans, there a wall separating the back office and bathroom from the rest of the kitchen. And the mop sink is on the other end of the kitchen by the 3 compartment sink. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21651359

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items not date marked Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21651349

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink by front kitchen area. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21651355

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen above coolers Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21651353

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -approximately 15 dead roaches in control device by reach in cooler in kitchen. -2 dead roaches under sink in kitchen -2. dead roaches in reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21651350

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and sink drains under equipment soiled. Walls soiled Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21651360

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink leaking into cabinet Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21651352

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21651354

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 21041405

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee ate, cleaned his teeth then started preparing a customers food without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee Corrective Action Taken

12A-19-4

Detail 21041401

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 89F, discussed proper water temperature for washing hands with employee Corrective Action Taken

22-48-5

Detail 21041406

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer is for laundry and bathrooms, does not state for dishes or work surfaces

50-17-2

Detail 21041407

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 Admin Complaint

03C-97-2

Detail 21041402

High Priority - Shawarma meat in a broiler that is turned off. Employee turned broiler on Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21041404

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. French fry dicer soiled Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21041403

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

14-55-4

Detail 21041400

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Repeat Violation

Dec 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20733627

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer soiled - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20733625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Time Extended

14-55-4

Detail 20733626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Time Extended

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20727828

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer soiled - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20727829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 20727827

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Upright freezer and chest freezer out back of establishment with meat and bread stored inside of them. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Freezers are still out side Admin Complaint

14-55-4

Detail 20727826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20723543

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer soiled

24-14-4

Detail 20723546

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatula between the stove and prep table, employee removed Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20723547

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table Repeat Violation

08B-42-4

Detail 20723545

Basic - Food stored outside. Upright freezer and chest freezer out back of establishment with meat and bread stored inside of them. Admin Complaint

14-55-4

Detail 20723544

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.