Hamada Kabab
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
33
Score
Hamada Kabab appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Hamada Kabab was last inspected on Sep 30, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around nine violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb stored overtop cooked soup inside freezer in back kitchen area.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked and held longer then 24 hours inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on food preparation table in back kitchen area has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some tiles in back kitchen area are not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing over top clean dishes in back kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bucket of skewers stored on floor in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in food preparation table in back kitchen area next to grinder. Chef discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Reach in cooler in back kitchen area has a bed stored inside it. **Repeat Violation**
43-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe issue date disconnected in back kitchen area.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces removed from original containers and placed in plastic bottles has no labeling of ingredients.
02D-01-5
33
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in back prep room at time of inspection.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed skewers stored on bucket on floor in prep room at time of inspection.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor by back door at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed bed located in room adjoining kitchen at time of inspection. Operator closed curtains during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
43-01-4
61
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with operator on obtaining vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat rice. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemical cleaner stored on prep table above sugar. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with operator on becoming current. License expired 02-01-2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator education packet containing clean up procedure. Operator printed at time of inspection. discussed keeping in files for next routine inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked with paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked with hand soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator education packet containing consumer advisory. Operator states they offer undercooked meats on occasion per request. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Discussed with operator. Cutting board on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Discussed with operator on obtaining and installing hood filters. **Warning**
14-72-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor inside walk in cooler soiled. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soaking beans stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above single service items in kitchen not shielded. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in cooler, discussed with operator. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not smooth or easily cleanable, discussed with operator. **Warning**
36-37-5
23
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
45
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Establishment missing chlorine test kit. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Sep 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hamada Kabab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hamada Kabab on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hamada Kabab?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hamada Kabab.
How does Hamada Kabab compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hamada Kabab most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hamada Kabab's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hamada Kabab have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hamada Kabab 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 Hamada Kabab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hamada Kabab is inspected around two times per year on average.
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