SHAHS OF KABOB
14487 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay FL 33176
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef inside walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on apron then put on pair of gloves to begin preparing customer order without first washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (81F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (80F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for one hour.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed access to hand sink blocked by pots next to cook line. Operator removed pots.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of marinade inside walk in cooler.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb thawing inside prep sink. Operator turned on water.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer for final concentration Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef inside walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for over 4 hours. Operator discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for over 4 hours. Operator discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (100F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for 30 mins.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
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. Observed employees Ken and Rafiu hired less than 60 days.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor underneath dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw lamb stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled in back area.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (56F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for one hour. Operator lowered temperature of cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (80F - Hot Holding) on top of flat top grill, as per operator has been there for 3 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator took can opener to be cleaned.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at grill drawers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of reach in freezer in back prep area. Operator cleaned up water.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up boxes.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor at front counter.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of coleslaw marked 3/10, 8 days prior to inspection inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand sink next to cook line. Operator removed container.
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. Observed employee Juni working for less than one week. Provided operator form via email.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not properly sanitizing, operator replaced sanitizer bottle. Final concentration Chlorine - 100ppm
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of ice machine in back area
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler drawers at grill
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at grill soiled with old food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beef thawing at room temperature on prep table near reach in freezer. Operator moved product to walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In back prep/kitchen area
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine broken.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of mayonnaise stored on the walk in cooler floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At the kitchen and front area.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Observed no soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Employee provided soap.
Food stored on floor. Observed several mayonnaise plastic containers stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Observed standing reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station next to three compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels at station.
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.