KABABI CAFE BY KULUCK
3828 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise FL 33351
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 7 visits since February 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed on line during inspection. Details confirm now current.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024031350 | May 9, 2024 | Aug 2, 2024 | $150 |
| 2--2022049147 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $150 |
| 2--2020002073 | Jan 10, 2020 | May 29, 2020 | $500 |
| 2--2018010810 | Feb 27, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed sanitizer container empty. Operator restocked. Dishwasher now at 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed frozen raw skewers of fish and shrimp in reach in freezer over multiple frozen ready to eat items such as box of chicken tenders and open bags of gyro
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced/restocked on both hand wash sinks in kitchen
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple soups in freezer, time mark not labeled. As per operator soups in 2 door reach in freezer made 11-14-25. Operator began writing the correct date for soups
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 80F water at cook line. Operator removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in 2 door reach in cooler
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizing rags in unclear murky
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer reading 10ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm chlorine.
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. Dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine after multiple attempts.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Victory reach in cooler at far end of kitchen, tray of raw ground beef skewers above tray of cooked spinach and container of boiled potatoes. Manager rearranged items for proper separation.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At far end of cookline, under no temperature control, half flat raw shell eggs (89F - Ambient) on top of stand mixer. Per employee out of cooler approximately 1 hour. Employee moved eggs back to reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned sauces in Samsung reach in freezer not date marked.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At Hand sink in dessert area off bake shop, clean carafes and pitchers directly below soap and paper towel dispensers. Manager moved items to under counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not stored inverted. Manager inverted bucket.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At salad station, knife and spoons in container of standing water. Manager dumped water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in cold case just outside bake shop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at far end of cookline. Sign provided to be posted.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to properly 100ppm
No soap provided at handwash sink. No Soap at kitchen sink next to stove. Operator fixed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with no beard guard during food production in kitchen. Operator donned beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On 2 employees no hair restraint while in food production inside kitchen. Operator donned hair nets
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger patties not in original packaging over french fries and falafels inside walk in freezer. Operator inverted.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top: white rice (80F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (76F - Hot Holding). Items left out on stove for more than 4 hours under no temperature control.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top: white rice (80F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (76F - Hot Holding). Items left out on stove for more than 4 hours under no temperature control. See stop sale.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen hand wash sink area, hand sanitizer used in place of soap. Operator replaced with soap
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3CS no hot or cold water running.
Food stored on floor. Inside walk in freezer box of flat bread stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf
Plumbing system in disrepair. 1) Handwashing sink in kitchen, leaky pipe.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed on line during inspection. Details confirm now current.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by ice machine, portioned raw beef above open bag of frozen strawberries.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, trays of raw beef and chicken skewers on top of open case of squash. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Victory reach in cooler, trays of raw ground beef kabobs above tray with open bag of shredded cheese and container of tzatziki sauce. Employee moved skewers to bottom of cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged / stained.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Damaged and missing cove molding along wall in hall area in front of walk in cooler/freezer.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall to right of dish,aching from removed electrical outlet.
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.