SHAHS OF KABOB FT. LAUDERDALE
2703 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 786-376-2711
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. 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. -Kitchen 2 door reach in raw chicken over raw ground lamb and beef mix. Operator stored properly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Front counter display - Boklava, créme br\00C3\00BBlée and chocolate cookies. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Front counter display - Boklava, créme br\00C3\00BBlée and chocolate cookies. See Stop Sale.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee put on gloves and handled kabobs with cooked chicken without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Front counter display - Boklava, créme brûlée and chocolate cookies. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Front counter display - Boklava, créme brûlée and chocolate cookies. See Stop Sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge - Jennifer Santos Martinez
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. 5 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter. Operator stored properly.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense salt and pepper, paprika. Operator removed.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust, mold-like substance. In kitchen
Food stored on floor. Case of water stored on floor at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front line.
May 22, 2025□ 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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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm), operator remade solution with Chlorine as means to sanitize. Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm);
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Kitchen 2 door reach in raw chicken over raw ground lamb and beef mix. Operator stored properly.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Front line; Windex stored on flip top counter, operator stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Cookline; large quantity of food debris in hand washing sink, as evidence sink is being utilized as a dump sink. Reviewed proper handwashing sink usage with operator.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Person in charge; Rod Gutierrez
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. -Walk in cooler; bulk chicken in container stored on floor, operator stored properly.
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. Triple sink.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
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.