SHAHS OF KABOB PERSIAN EATERY
2433 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 7863658953
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began work, used tablet at register to clock in and began portioning sauces, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Tray of raw beef stored over case of unwashed peppers. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved raw beef.
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggplant spread cooked per operator 2 days ago and stored. Advised operator to date mark. Operator did.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in use to scoop tzatziki, advised operator use handled scoop, operator removed bowl.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over container of yogurt. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved lettuce.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef handling raw lamb with gloves and touched reach in cooler doors with the same gloves Educated on site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus (50F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (50F - Cold Holding);two door cooler. Out less than four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Placed on ice
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (84F - Hot Holding) on prep table. Out less than four hours. Placed back into cooler. cooked tomatoes (82F - Hot Holding) on stove top. Out less than four hours. Placed in cooler. Discussed time control procedure with employees
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes and oven cleaner with food items on stainless steel rack
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut lettuce (60F - Cooling) at 3:15 pm to 59F at 3:36 pm since 12 pm; in flip top cooler. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within four hours Moved to ice bath
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink at counter
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stainless steel cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On flip top cooler
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing unclean container with gloves in triple sink and began washing tomatoes with the same gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handling raw lamb with gloves and touched reach in cooler doors with the same gloves. Educated on site.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. rolling cart in front of hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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/
Food stored on floor. Rice and yogurt Removed
Outer openings not protected during operation Back door of kitchen propped open Door closed
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.