Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the North Miami average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Advised manager and he rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
74
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink in warewash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container stored inside. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen prep area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed employee training for Emeline M. expired as of 8/9/22 and Carlos S. as of 9/16/24. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean plastic containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Observed 2 oz cup used to dispense seasoning. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
61
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over various ready to eat foods.
08A-05-6
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense various seasonings.
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table in ware wash area.
06-01-5
64
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill up container with water from hand washing sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Located on prep table.
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense various seasonings.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Due to floor lined with cardboard.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases and containers of food being stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in front on stove.
10-07-4
64
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of various sauces in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in thank you bags. Located in walk in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed falafel thawing in standing water in hand washing sink in ware wash area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in bucket of sugar. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located above walk in freezer and in prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of food being stored on floor throughout kitchen and dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed falafel thawing in standing water in hand washing sink in ware wash area and raw red snapper thawing at room temperature on prep table.
06-01-5
50
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container top being stored in kitchen hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets and a bag of wheat being stored on floor in dry storage area and various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout cups being stored on floor in bakery area.
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in various containers of seasonings.
14-01-5
64
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
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 Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant.
How does Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant 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 Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kabobji Middle Eastern Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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