Semsem Shawarma seeks New York City food permit at Staten Island address
Rule Changes New York, NY localHealth department files pre-permit inspection for Mediterranean spot at 1077 Bay Street
Overview
New York City's Department of Health filed a pre-permit inspection for Semsem Shawarma at 1077 Bay Street in Staten Island on September 30. The Mediterranean spot, incorporated in March as Semsem Shawarma Corp., is seeking a food service permit at an address that last housed Salmon Sushi.
Under city rules, a food business can operate from the 22nd day after it applies, permit or not, until the inspection decides. The outcome will determine whether Semsem Shawarma receives its food service permit.
Why it matters
The inspection decides whether Semsem Shawarma can legally serve food at its Staten Island address, where a sushi restaurant previously operated.
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Organizations Involved
Mediterranean shawarma restaurant seeking a food service permit in Staten Island.
Sushi restaurant that previously operated at 1077 Bay Street.
City agency that inspects food businesses and issues food service permits.
Timeline
March 2026 September 2026
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Semsem Shawarma pre-permit inspection filed
Latest InspectionNYC health officials filed a pre-permit inspection for Semsem Shawarma at 1077 Bay Street.
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Salmon Sushi last inspected at 1077 Bay Street
InspectionCity inspection records show Salmon Sushi's last health inspection at this address.
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Semsem Shawarma Corp. incorporated
CorporateSemsem Shawarma Corp. was incorporated in New York with its registered address at 1077 Bay Street, Staten Island.
Scenarios
Semsem Shawarma receives food service permit
Discussed by: No public analysts are tracking this filing; the outcome rests on the inspection report.
If the pre-permit inspection finds no health code violations, or only minor ones that are corrected, the city issues the food service permit. That would let Semsem Shawarma serve food at 1077 Bay Street under city regulations.
Inspection findings delay permit decision
Discussed by: No public analysts are tracking this filing; depends on the inspection report.
If the inspection identifies health code violations, the city can withhold the permit until they are corrected, potentially requiring a follow-up inspection. The business may continue operating under the 22-day rule in the meantime.