HAMADA KABAB
11124 N 30 ST, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in lobby area of restaurant.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on food preparation table has stains in. It is no longer cleanable.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
May 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in lobby area of restaurant.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Food Service Establishment in operation and license delinquent- establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored overtop eggplant inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on food preparation table has stains in. It is no longer cleanable.
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. Employee name, Mohammed. Hired over 60 day.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink, stored on food, preparation, table, employee removed, and properly stored drink.
Food stored on floor. Rice stored on floor in back kitchen area. Employee removed and properly stored rice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb stored overtop cooked soup inside freezer in back kitchen area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on food preparation table in back kitchen area has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked and held longer then 24 hours inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some tiles in back kitchen area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing over top clean dishes in back kitchen area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bucket of skewers stored on floor in back kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in food preparation table in back kitchen area next to grinder. Chef discarded drink.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Reach in cooler in back kitchen area has a bed stored inside it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe issue date disconnected in back kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces removed from original containers and placed in plastic bottles has no labeling of ingredients.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in back prep room at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed skewers stored on bucket on floor in prep room at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor by back door at time of inspection.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed bed located in room adjoining kitchen at time of inspection. Operator closed curtains during inspection.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank hooked up to equipment on main cooks line at time of inspection.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bleach stored with canned beans.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink blocked by freezer, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked back hand sink at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and products made prior not date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Kabob skewers stored in soiled bucket.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Kabob skewers stored on floor in bucket, discussed with operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on food preparation table.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Discussed with operator on replacing hood filters.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85F, spoon in water. Discussed with operator.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly zapper over food prep area, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. lights above kitchen area.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Operator closed door at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in back storage area. Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled,
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front reach in cooler.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Gas propane tank stored in kitchen area. Discussed with operator.
Jun 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with operator on becoming current. License expired 02-01-2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat rice. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemical cleaner stored on prep table above sugar. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with operator on obtaining vacuum breaker.
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 education packet containing clean up procedure. Operator printed at time of inspection. discussed keeping in files for next routine inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked with paper towels at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked with hand soap at time of inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator education packet containing consumer advisory. Operator states they offer undercooked meats on occasion per request. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not smooth or easily cleanable, discussed with operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Discussed with operator. Cutting board on cook line.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Discussed with operator on obtaining and installing hood filters.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor inside walk in cooler soiled. Discussed with operator.
Food stored on floor. Soaking beans stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above single service items in kitchen not shielded. Discussed with operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in cooler, discussed with operator.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next next to prep sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided one employee training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor under microwave.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor across from register.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm chlorine.
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