Al Shish Kebab
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
74
Score
Al Shish Kebab has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 25, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “water with a temperature” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Port Richey restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - 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 Guava Cheesecake (48F - Cold Holding) in middle shelf of pastry cooler in dining area. Product had been left in cooler overnight with a last known temperature not recorded. Discussed with operator. Issued stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Guava Cheesecake (48F - Cold Holding) in middle shelf of pastry cooler in dining area. Product had been left in cooler overnight with a last known temperature not recorded. Discussed with operator. Issued stop sale.
03A-02-5
74
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator came in from outside, began work, no hand wash, discussed with manager on duty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Not observed this visit **Time Extended**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 66F, operator turned up heater, still 66F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: 102F **Time Extended**
27-06-4
70
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler - raw eggs in door over produce, moved to other cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator came in from outside, began work, no hand wash, discussed with manager on duty **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 66F, operator turned up heater, still 66F **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen 65 F, operator turned up heater, still 66F **Warning**
27-16-4
55
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water shut off at 3 compartment sink, no hot water, operator started heater, states that pilot light gets blown out. 109F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Water at 3 compartment sink 77 **Time Extended**
27-06-4
90
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water shut off at 3 compartment sink, no hot water, operator started heater, states that pilot light gets blown out. 109F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - 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. Employee began working at establishment 2 weeks ago, no health agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
74
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled plastic beverages, operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tzatziki opened 2 days ago, put date on container **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in vertical cooler, operator moved chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water for establishment, hot water heater went out from wind, operator turned heater on, 108F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing, operator purchased approved sanitizer before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment, hot water heater went out from wind, operator turned heater on, 108F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
47
Jun 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 in corner of kitchen under rack 1 on can of nacho cheese on rack 12 on floor behind 3 door cooler in kitchen 14 in dry storage 10 behind reach in cooler in kitchen 50 behind ovens Employees are in the process of cleaning up all rodent droppings **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: 5 rodent droppings under prep table in front dining room server station area 5 rodent droppings under flattop station in kitchen 4 rodent droppings on floor between dry storage rack and two door stand up cooler. Operator is sweeping up the rodent droppings and will sanitize the area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. 3 compartment sink Reach in freezer Reach in cooler added in dining area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled Exterior of all equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in womens restroom 1 dead in mens restroom 1 dead on sticky trap behind prep table in kitchen 1 dead on sticky trap under rack by office door 4 dead on sticky trap under hand sink in kitchen 1 on sticky trap behind 3 door cooler in kitchen 19 dead in sticky trap under 3 compartment sink Employees are in the process of cleaning up the dead cockroaches **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: 2 dead roaches under reach in cooler in dining room 1 dead cockroach in women's restroom 1 dead cockroach in mens restroom 1 dead roach on a sticky trap behind the reach in cooler in the kitchen Operator has disposed of the dead roaches **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
55
Dec 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Operator added a three door cooler and a ware washing draining rack in between the three compartment sink and hand sink in the back prep area. Operator added a two door cooler and a two door freezer on the dry storage wall. The operator added a two door freezer and a three door cooler by the back door. In the dining area, the three compartment sink in the front beverage service area has no drain boards and opens into the seating area of the dining room. There is also an additional three door cooler and two door cooler added in the dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Time extended **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: No plans have been submitted per Brianna at plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Oct 24, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Oct 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Al Shish Kebab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Al Shish Kebab on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Al Shish Kebab?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Al Shish Kebab.
How does Al Shish Kebab compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Al Shish Kebab most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Al Shish Kebab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al Shish Kebab have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Al Shish Kebab means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Al Shish Kebab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Al Shish Kebab is inspected around five times per year on average.
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