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KHAN BABBA

1755 N UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33322 · 954-368-5960

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619450
Grade history
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Not available on site. Emailed poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,080

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025076957Sep 17, 2025Mar 17, 2026$400
2--2019002583Dec 27, 2018Feb 12, 2019$280
2--2017026968Jun 2, 2017Jun 28, 2017$400

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Case of Tomatoes stored on floor in Walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
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Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hairnet and then engaged in food preparation without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelet
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint during inspection.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Covered during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen next to prep table soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked paper from floor and proceeded to grab a container of ready to eat food without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw Shell eggs stored above container of cut bell peppers in Falcon reach in cooler under cook line flip top. Manager moved eggs to another cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine chemicals test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Cases of sodas stored on floor in hallway.
Basic/08B-38-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor soiled with grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.. Knives next to triple sink in kitchen.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood filters soiled 2) Shelf next to stove in kitchen soiled. 3) Corn Starch, peas and Flour containers soiled. 4) Bottom shelf next to oven in kitchen soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of to go container stored on floor in hallway. Elevated during inspection.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping clothes stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored next to boiled ready to eat eggs and over open container of milk.Operator place in proper position.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (68F - Cold Holding) left to ambient temperature less than 4 hours.placed in walk in cooler to chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.In the walk in cooler per operator food marinated and keep it overnight. chicken (46F - Cooling from ambient ) see stop sale.
High priority/01B-38-5
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.In the walk in cooler per operator food marinated and held overnight.chicken(46F- cooling from ambient.)See stop sale.
High priority/03D-07-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. American cheese not opened by operator 2 days ago but not dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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. Not available on site. Emailed poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry storage lid for salt and flour solid with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by chair.. employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Food handling device stored in soiled area under oven.
Basic/24-06-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at flip top near cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Shelf storage in dry storage are had an accumulation of rust.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors were soiled with food debris through out the kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler dough and produce stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. A total of 13 knives stored between sink and wall as well as 5 at the cook line.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 tongs stored on stove handle.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl left in bag of rice without handle.Asked operator to remove.
Basic/10-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking filter at cook line had substantial debris and soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Ketchup packages under prep table floor. Employee removed to shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Women's bathroom slow draining hand wash sink.
Basic/29-19-4
Apr 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, fries (53F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (47F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Items placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2025 · Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, liquid eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 1, 2025
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Stamina K employee more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Still observed. Admin Complaint
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted in kitchen next to three compartment sink.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Still observed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed roof of microwaves in kitchen soiled with an accumulation of old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Still observed.
Jan 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, fries (53F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (47F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Items placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2025 · Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, liquid eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Stamina K employee more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted in kitchen next to three compartment sink.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed roof of microwaves in kitchen soiled with an accumulation of old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 31, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed: - raw beef stored next to ready to eat chick peas in reach in freezer next to three compartment sink. - raw chicken stored next to raw beef in reach in freezer. Chicken not commercially packaged.
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, fries (53F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (47F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Items placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Stamina K employee more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing window cleaner at front counter.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted in kitchen next to three compartment sink.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to flip top cooler.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above flour in flour bin in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed roof of microwaves in kitchen soiled with an accumulation of old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawed in standing water at three compartment sink.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching ready to eat sliced tomatoes with bare hand. PIC discarded tomato.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - raw eggs stored on top of cut lemons in flip top cooler across from cook line. - raw chicken stored above ready to eat chicken in Coca Cola cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt and mint (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buffet serving pan soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup.used to scoop flour from bin next to cook line.
Basic/14-01-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted next to three compartment sink.
Basic/24-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across from cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee meal stored with restaurant food items in flip top cooler across from cook line and in walk-in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawed at room temperature in three compartment sink.
Basic/06-01-5
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 13, 2024 · Still observed. Form sent to operator to be reviewed with employee and signed. Time Extended
Feb 12, 2024Assigned to InspectorRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (41-45F - Cold Holding), raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding).; beef balls (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was taken from walk-in cooler approximately 2.5 hours prior to inspection. Employee placed tomato in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Priority: High Priority
High priority/03A-02-5
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (112F - Hot Holding, reheated to200F) Item has been out of temperature for approximately 20mins. Priority: High Priority
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - walk-in cooler - Observed cooked yellow rice prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. - Observed cooked chicken prepared over 24 hours not date marked. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. - kitchen Observed: - 1 dead roach in reach in freezer. Employee removed and cleaned area. - Approximately 10 dead roaches behind deep freezers Priority: Basic
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating next to tea cup used to serve guest. Employee advised not to eat in area. Employee removed food from area. Priority: Basic
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Prep area - Observed employee cell phone kept on cutting board. - Observed employee lunch bag stored on top of tea cup. Employee removed. Priority: Basic
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored over door handle of stove. Employee removed. Priority: Basic
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth used to clean cutting board. Priority: Basic
Basic/21-10-4/Warning
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over rte sauce. Operator removed eggs Observed raw shell eggs over rte lettuce operator placed eggs on lower shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed; potato stuffing (51F - Cold Holding) in over stacked container. Per operator held since 8:30am.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; potato stuffing (51F - Cold Holding) in over stacked container. Per operator held since 8:30am. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go cup in container of chickpeas in flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.