KABAB SPOT
4805 S CLEVELAND AVE B, Fort Myers FL 33907
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bottom of the make table cooler, Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (47F - Cold Holding); (47F). Operator moved the beef and chicken to the under counter reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021023827 | Apr 16, 2021 | Jan 7, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2017055848 | Oct 23, 2017 | Jan 25, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef kabab stored over chopped tomatoes. Operator removed raw ground beef kabab to proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food containers. Operator removed containers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Single-service food container not stored inverted or protected from contamination at top of the reach in cooler.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Tahini buckets on floor near prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near bathroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled salt container.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw ground beef container stored over lettuce container. Operator removed raw ground beef container to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler; raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for two hours. Operator moved all items to different cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store dirty utensils. Operator removed dirt utensils.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Water bottle case stored on floor by kitchen entrance.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Tahini bucket on floor at prep area.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw ground beef stored over shredded lettuce container. Operator removed lettuce containers to proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with blender. Operator removed blender.
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Food stored on floor. Tahini buckets stored on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station. Provided operator handwashing sign.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Tahini buckets stored on floor at kitchen.
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk-in cooler; raw ground beef stored over ready to eat chopped cucumbers. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only manager Ismael Kananeh 9/7/2019. Establishment has no other manager and employee.
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Food stored on floor. Tahini and oil containers stored on floor.
Open dumpster lid.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored silverware at handwashing sink. Operator removed and placed it to proper storage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle at time of Inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and triple sink areas areas.
Food stored on floor. Tahini container stored on floor. Operator removed and placed it to proper storage.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the under counter at the front counter raw beef is stored over cut tomatoes, chick peas and cut cucumbers. Operator moved the raw beef to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bottom of the make table cooler, Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (47F - Cold Holding); (47F). Operator moved the beef and chicken to the under counter reach in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food safety manager certification for Amhad Kasem expired 11/30/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a heavily stained cutting board on top of a reach in cooler in the back prep kitchen and at the make table and on top of the reach in cooler at the front counter
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a pan inside of the hand washing sink by the triple sink. Operator removed the pan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the front counter.
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement. Operator began having employees read and sign the agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle on the floor under the utility sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles in the dish washing area are not smooth and non absorbent.
Ceiling tile missing. There are missing ceiling tiles over the triple sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The hotels and Restaurants license that is displayed expired 12/1/2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The cutting board on top of the reach in cooler in the back prep kitchen is deeply grooved and is un cleanable.
Food stored on floor. There are buckets of tahini stored the floor in the back kitchen. operator moved the buckets of tahini from the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There us no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink by the triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is a pan of cooked chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator moved the chicken to a reach in cooler.
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