Delish Kabobs
Last inspected: Aug 30, 2025
39
Score
Across the available record, Delish Kabobs has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Delish Kabobs was last inspected on Aug 30, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb above steam well.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 flying insect observed in unit during inspection.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico in reach in cooler made yesterday per person in charge at 70F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico in reach in cooler made yesterday per person in charge at 70F. Person in charge states had generator off for approximately 40mins. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in stand up reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor of unit to right of steam well. Light visible.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven with debris buildup. Interior of reach in cooler shelves with debris buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Missing license number from unit during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled in reach in freezer. Counter under water heater soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items on shelf not inverted.
25-06-4
39
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on exterior
50-04-4
95
Mar 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Mobile operator screen window not present and observed 4 flying insects in mobile unit while operator preparing food and serving to public. Reviewed with operator to install window screen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1. Open packages of raw beef and raw bacon stored on shelf in upright reach in freezer over bags of frozen fries 2. Open pack of raw bacon stored on top of open container of dressing gallon in upright reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water hose bib in back of steam table **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offering undercook beef and has no consumer advisory posted. Provided consumer advisory sign and operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on top of single service plastic portion cup on front counter next to register
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on cook line with no hair restraint and employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in cooler with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipments with food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of dry rice and case of plastic water bottles stored on floor next to driver seat
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food equipments with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Mobile operator screen window not present and observed 4 flying insects in mobile unit while operator preparing food and serving to public. Reviewed with operator to install window screen.
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler for raw meats and and upright reach in freezer and upright reach in cooler all soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor next to driver seat. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow water drain at hand wash sink
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open dressing container stored in upright reach in cooler not covered. Manager voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delish Kabobs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delish Kabobs on file is from Aug 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delish Kabobs?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Delish Kabobs.
How does Delish Kabobs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Delish Kabobs most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Delish Kabobs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Delish Kabobs have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Delish Kabobs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Delish Kabobs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delish Kabobs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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