ABDO KABAB
12376 SR-535 STE105, Orlando FL 32836 · 407.778.1012
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant license expired 4/1/2025, Spoke to owner over the phone recommend payment to be made immediately.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of rice 52F stored on the front counter less than 4 hours observed ice underneath the pan recommend to quick chill the rice in reach in freezer.
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. Checked all employees food handlers training expired Julio Gutierrez 1/25/2023 ( cook) Gustavo Ruis 2/24/2023 (cook)
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 4/1/2026 expired must provide current copy license 4/1/2027.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while dipping cream sauce, Manager ask employee to remove jewelry.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl stored inside the flour storage bin, Manager placed scoop inside the bulk container.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of rice 81°f stored on the counter recommend to reheat 165°f or use time as public health control after 4 hours discard.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored near the dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle on the ice scoop.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water stored on the counter in the back prep kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed red sanitizing bucket stored on the floor in the back prep kitchen.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant license expired 4/1/2025, Spoke to owner over the phone recommend payment to be made immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of homemade hummus 45°f stored on the top panel reach in cooler, per Manager less than 3hours recommend to quick chill product, Manager replaced immediately.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed butter not date marked stored inside walk in cooler, Manager date marked 8/18.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed terrible grease accumulation in the conveyor oven used for pizza and bread has old food debris left on the surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed greasy floors underneath the fryers and stove on the cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath the hand wash sink located in the front line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor located near cook line.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed one white cutting board soiled has yellow and red stains on the surface used on the main cook line.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty can opener stored in the back prep kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed terrible grease accumulation in the conveyor oven also old food debris recommend to deep clean the equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters has terrible grease accumulation under fire suppression system.( cook line)
Mar 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked dish machine final rinse chlorine 0 ppm not sanitizing properly, recommend Manager to use 3 compartment sink wash,rinse and sanitize until dishwasher machine is repaired. Found out the chlorine bucket is empty, Manager has to purchase another container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed one white cutting board soiled has yellow and red stains on the surface used on the main cook line.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty can opener stored in the back prep kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior door panel soiled on the ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed blood spilled on the floor inside walk in freezer. The floor inside walk in cooler has liquid spilled underneath storage shelves.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed terrible grease accumulation in the conveyor oven also old food debris recommend to deep clean the equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters has terrible grease accumulation under fire suppression system.( cook line)
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food dried on the storage shelves inside walk in cooler.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of rice 80°f stored on the steam table must be hot holding at 135°f, recommend Manager to check temperature daily,must reheat the rice 165°f
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Checked sanitizer 200 ppm.chlorine used in the back prep kitchen. Rechecked 100 ppm chlorine
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon milk not date marked stored in walk in cooler overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled has red and yellow stains on the surface ( prep line) Four white cutting board has deep cut marks also soiled located in the back prep kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles unlabeled in the dish machine area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers on the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored on the prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris spilled on the walk in freezer floor.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of yellow rice 54°f stored in the steam table must maintain proper temperature 135°f for hot holding.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Checked chlorine over 200 ppm used in the prep area.rechecked 50 ppm chlorine Repeat ViolationCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed four cutting boards has black discoloration on the surface located in the preparation area. Can opener has old food debris left on the surface.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed sanitizer in pot and pan detergent bucket used for dish machine. Recommend Manager to properly label bucket.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk containers of sauces not date marked stored inside walk in cooler cabbage and dressing.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice machine has black discoloration on the surface.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth in used on the front service line.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles./chlorine over 200ppm, rechecked 50ppm/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.large white cutting boards on table in food prep area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife sharpening block in handwashing sink in food preparation area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine inside front panel.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice and flower container in dry storage area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers by the make line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board on make line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on front line and food preparation area with no beard guards.
Food stored on floor. Pan with raw marinated chicken on walk in cooler floor.
Plumbing system in disrepair./hot water faucet disrepair, front counter hand sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./reach in cooler across the grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket with water not in use.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above container of hummus stored inside walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream stored inside walk in cooler overnight not date marked
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. No clean up vomit procedures spoke with Person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed four white large cutting boards has black stains left on the surface on the prep counter in the back kitchen. Mixer has old food debris left on the surface
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strip provided for checking sanitizer in the dish machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no copy of employee food handling training all two new employees per Manager hired 2 weeks will check next unannounced inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloths bucket stored on the floor Manager removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.