KABOBJI MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT
3055 NE 163 ST, North Miami FL 33160 · 7862719314
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Advised manager and he rearranged.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink in warewash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container stored inside. Chef removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen prep area.
Observed employee training for Emeline M. expired as of 8/9/22 and Carlos S. as of 9/16/24. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean plastic containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Observed 2 oz cup used to dispense seasoning.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over various ready to eat foods.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense various seasonings.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table in ware wash area.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink at ware washing area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Kibbeh Nayee, raw ground beef with spices, no identified on menu as raw item.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans, prepared two days ago according to manager, no date labeled. Employee labeled flans.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled at ware washing area. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in cooler dirty cardboard on the floor.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on rack not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of preparation table. Employee removed cell phone from top of table and stored in his pocket.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside gap beneath door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trough out kitchen under tables and cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer boxes with raw lamb stored on the floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board. Manager removed towel and used silicone mat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on prep tables and refrigerator soiled at kitchen.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill up container with water from hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Located on prep table.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense various seasonings.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Due to floor lined with cardboard.
Food stored on floor. Observed various cases and containers of food being stored on floor in kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in front on stove.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in thank you bags. Located in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of various sauces in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed falafel thawing in standing water in hand washing sink in ware wash area. Chef removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in bucket of sugar.
Ceiling tile missing. Located above walk in freezer and in prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of food being stored on floor throughout kitchen and dry storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed falafel thawing in standing water in hand washing sink in ware wash area and raw red snapper thawing at room temperature on prep table.
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.