Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Davie restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Observed at callback same. Operator elevated **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Observed at callbackmsame **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
52
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee drank from plastic water bottle and began to prepared new order without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper procedures with employees and employee stopped, washed hands, and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front fliptop upper left side, not completed closed off in cold air, house tzatziki sauce (52F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit approximately 1.5 hours. Employee removed both to walk in to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient digital thermometer on front fliptop reading 86F....foods in unit at proper temperature.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Bag of prepared falafel mix in reach in freezer missing date marked. 2) Container of lentil soup in walk in cooler missing date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cutting board at front fliptop unit. Employee moved bottle away from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at front make line wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Containers of salt on spice shelf not labeled. 2) Bottles of oil at back fliptop unit not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired Dec. 1, 2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen Atosa reach in freezer, bags of frozen raw chicken on shelf above bags of cooked frozen chickpeas. Employee rearranged freezer to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, cases of raw chicken on shelf above bowls of raw prepped beef. Employee inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen Atosa reach in freezer, non commercially bagged frozen chicken on shelf above non commercially wrapped raw lamb. Employee rearranged to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk steaming wand on espresso maker has dried milk buildup. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. New kitchen employee hired less than two weeks unaware of responsibilities. Form provided to be signed.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) In kitchen prep area, bucket of tahini on floor. 2) In walk in cooler, buckets of raw chicken on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of frozen beef on prep table thawing at room temperature. Employee moved beef to sink and placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of sugar by espresso maker not labeled. 2) Bottles of oil in kitchen not labeled. Employee labeled all items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef burger patties stored over French fries inside Atosa reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator moved raw beef burger patties to lower shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket with raw cut turnips on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Right side Faucet/handle missing in hand wash sink in kitchen.
29-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food ( olive oil)removed from original container not identified by common name in kitchen. Operator labeled olive oil **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0ppm, chlorine , observed sanitizer bucket empty. Operator will be using 3 compartment sink to sanitized dishes. Told operator dishes washed in dish machine needs to be sanitized in 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked rice inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of bleach on top case of table napkins in storage closet. Operator moved bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine and quaternary test kits. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Emailed reporting agreement form to manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler door opposite fryers not properly attached to unit in cook line.Door coming off hinges when opened. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil container on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in reach in cooler with food to be served to customers above sauces. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of table napkins stored on floor inside storage closet. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in kitchen. Operator hang to dry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
32
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine @0ppm chlorine, operator called technician. Establishment using 3 compartment sink until equipment can sanitize properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw beef stored over or with unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to another shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked beef inside reach in cooler opposite grill in cook line. Operator moved raw shrimp to lower shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee cup inside hand sink by front counter. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator served beef per customer request, emailed flier to operator. Operator printed and posted in dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar in cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water on top sandwich board in cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of fryer oil and containers of rice on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 80F, operator moved to grill to reheat to 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters in cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door not working the way it should. Doors do not closed by itself restrooms.
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of To go containers stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind grill in cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in kitchen. Operator labelled sugar.
02D-01-5
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant.
How does Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Davie average of 79.
Has Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant 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 Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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