Kabab House
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Kabab House nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.
Kabab House's latest score of 100 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
23
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: quaternary amonia tablets stored over clean dishes. These tablets were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food employee handling animals/service animals. Observed an employee water bottle stored on the back shelf over guest food. The drink was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both cutting boards are stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a mop in the mid kitchen hand wash sink. The mop was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the mid kitchen hand wash sink. Napkins were added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handles. These were moved to a clean surface. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the hood filters have an accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: on the front line single serve stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: reach-in cooler and flip top coolers with build up of dried food.
23-24-4
47
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: 0 ppm at the 3 compartment sink. The solution was dumped and changed.
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: hummus stored on a prep area by the expo window, 80F. This had been out since open.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: hummus 80F by the expo window. ALSO, sauce in the walk-in cooler 44F. The sauce had been out earlier for service.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed: pepto-bismol stored over guest food in the glass door reach-in cooler. This was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 expired certificate.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a back pack stored on the bulk flour by the back door.
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: the lid was open.
33-16-4
45
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed two trays of chicken in kitchen at below 135 and not in an active cooling stage. Chicken had been prepared 1 hour earlier. Manager placed in Walk-in Cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by dry goods storage area **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of portion cups on floor behind front counter. Manager placed box on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense rice from Walk-in Cooler . Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup stored above prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kabab House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kabab House on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kabab House?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kabab House.
How does Kabab House compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Kabab House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Kabab House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kabab House have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kabab House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kabab House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kabab House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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