RICE HOUSE OF KABOB
5818 S DIXIE HWY, South Miami FL 33143 · 305-986-8084
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 29 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. Observed cooked carrots (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per de manager since the day before, labeled 11-29. Operator segregated the products to be discarded.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed triple sink, dish machine moved to back of kitchen next to walk in cooler. Walk in freezer removed from back of kitchen. Observed wall added and salad cooler removed from front counter. Observed ice machine and hand sink added to front bar area. Observed walk in freezer added to other side of restaurant, and 3rd walk in cooler added. All remodel done with no updated plans to plan review.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen near triple sink. Operator replaced during inspection.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on table across cook line. Operator had employees remove bottles from top of prep tables.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed container of rice stored under soap dispenser next to hand sink at front counter. Operator moved rice away from soap dispenser.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in freezer across cook line.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table across warewash.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket stored on prep table. Operator removed during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed falafel and fries with no cover in walk in freezer.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler across prep table at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw brisket above feta in walk in cooler. Operator moved during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in across prep table at cook line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: beef kabobs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken kabob (47F - Cold Holding); sirloin kabob (49F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across prep table at cook line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: beef kabobs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken kabob (47F - Cold Holding); sirloin kabob (49F - Cold Holding). Observed in same cooler: sliced tomato (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. Tomato was placed in other cooler for rapid chill.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across prep table at cook line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: beef kabobs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken kabob (47F - Cold Holding); sirloin kabob (49F - Cold Holding).
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler across prep table at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer across cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef skewers stored above feta cheese in reach in at cook line. Operator corrected during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves above prep tables.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed multiple dispensers missing paper towels. As per operator; delivery truck is coming today with paper products.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on multiple knife magnets. Observed on dry dish rack. Observed on dry food racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker above prep table across dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce buckets on floor of blast chiller.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at triple sink; knives between wall and sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at self service house made hummus and Dolmeh; missing address.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. Observed hood system soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on dry storage rack in prep area. Operator moved to proper location.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in and reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in cooler soiled with dust accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers; operator removed during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases stored on floor in front counter area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dusty wall in prep area on opposite side of cook kitchen.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator replaced sanitizer container and primed machine. New reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm);
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table mixed vegetables (129F - Hot Holding). As per operator for about 1.5 hours. Operator removed and replaced with hotter vegetables.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at entrance if kitchen blocked by buckets. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter used to stored utensils. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Operator replaced roll.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at front counter handwash sink, hot water valve turned off. Operator turned valve on to produce hot hot.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle on front counter prep table where rice cooker is stored. Operator removed.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One located at protein room.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a spray bottle with chlorine at +200 ppm stored over raw chicken at protein room. Operator removed the spray bottle and discarded the solution.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed six knives stored between wall and three compartments sink. Operator removed the knives, they cleaned them and stored on knives holder.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed two towels under cutting board at protein room. And two towels under cutting boards at preparation area. Operator removed the towels.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink protein room.
Feb 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Open dumpster lid.
Two Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked carrots (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per de manager since the day before, labeled 11-29. Operator segregated the products to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked carrots (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per de manager since the day before, labeled 11-29. Operator segregated the products to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed garlic in mayonnaise (11:25 am) (54 F - Cooling) and garlic in mayonnaise (12:33 pm) (53 F - Cooling). The product dropped 1 grade in one hour. Operator opened the container for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located under dishwasher machine.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the establishment packaged cooked turkey and cooked lamb in reduced oxygen package and maintained over 48 hours. Special process guidance form was provided.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container without handle used as scoop inside of salt container. Operator removed the container.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the utensil handle touching the salt. Operator removed the utensil handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located at front counter and one at dry room.
Open dumpster lid.
Two Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary < 100 ppm). Operator changed the solution. Final concentration 200 ppm.
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