LOR KEBAB
12 SW 1 AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 646.905.9586
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed : cooked saffron rice no time mark. Cooked 2 hours ago. ALSO, melted butter, no time mark. Melted 1 hour ago. Dry erase marker put an adjusted time on each one.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed : the Certified Food Manager was not able to answer Big six. Posters were emailed to him.
No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Observed : cookies and dates for employee eating, no label and on a prep table. These were moved to the bottom shelf.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : bulk salt in a clear food pan, no label.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs over butter in reach in cooler by Handwash sink at front of kitchen, manager moved eggs to the bottom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in reach in freezer and reach in cooler no date marks, manager stated items were made 2 days ago.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler doors gasket torn on first cooler on cooks line.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 hood filter missing from system.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic containers on floor at beginning of cooks line.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over bread in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved bacon to the bottom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked rice made 7/18.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ovens. Cutting board on cooks line stained. Interior food rack in tall reach in cooler next to dish machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad made 1 day ago, cooked chicken made 2 days ago, and sausage opened 4 days ago. Operator date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On floor behind bar, server labeled.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers with multiple cracks on table by reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both Handwash sinks in kitchen and men's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean dish rack across from Three compartment sink. Exterior ovens. Interior bottom of reach in freezer.
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Ran machine 3 times tested at 0ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage links in reach in cooler opened 4 days ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven on the right side. Interior ice machine on white deflector plate. Employee started cleaning during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen some tiles are stained yellow.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line the gasket is torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between pipe and wall in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on cooks line the middle door jam area is soiled. Behind gas burner handles on oven. Corners of dish machine are soiled. Employee started cleaning during inspection.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 person in charge has No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Observed employee on cook line drop food and pick food up from the floor, employee removed glove and put on a new glove without washing hands, and then return to preparing food. Advised Manager of incident.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed missing hand wash sink in corner between mop sink and three-compartment sink
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 person in charge has No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee soiled shirt and apron hanging from dry goods storage rack in back of kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket.
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.