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ABU OMAR HALAL

12208 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813.454.2668

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918916
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Arabic Salad (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) sauce; tzatziki sauce (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and placed on ice. Re temp 40 minutes later: Arabic Salad, cut tomatoes and Tzatziki sauce 43 degrees F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat pickled items. Operator corrected storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
Basic/14-09-4
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying rack and flip top unit.
Basic/14-09-4
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 a mango smoothie being made and sold to the customers on site with no labeling a a reach in cooler that the customers can get to.
Basic/02D-03-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw carrot in box of raw chicken. Employee discarded the carrot.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Basic/33-14-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 8, 2023 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 8, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Arabic Salad (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) sauce; tzatziki sauce (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and placed on ice. Re temp 40 minutes later: Arabic Salad, cut tomatoes and Tzatziki sauce 43 degrees F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting boards on make table soiled with large cut marks. Operator states he has ordered a new cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl holding sauce and empty soda bottle in hand sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replace paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Printed Employee Agreement Form and operator had employee sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was able to show copy of license from an email and will print license for display.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Basic/33-14-4/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning

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.