Luminous Kabob
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Luminous Kabob 13 times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
35
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degree. ** Corrective Action Taken** Cooked chicken 80°. Cooked pork 85°. In steam well Cooked gravy 115°. 120°. In steam well. Fried chicken: 110° 115°. 120°. On kitchen counter near steam well. Items reheated to 165-175°. Per Person In Charge items made about 12 moon. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washer handled soiled equipment, mop, then did not change gloves or wash hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in shopping bag. Reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
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. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. No hot or cold water to outside mop sink. (Per Person In Charge. Water service was recently vandalized) **Warning**
27-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink.
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. The following items made 3-4 days ago not date marked in coolers in kitchen : Cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked vegetables. Cooked beef. Multiple food containers. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Loose ceiling tile opposite Three compartment sink area. Also , hole in tile.
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.cutting board stored on floor. Kitchen Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag next to food service utensils. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole under kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between equipment. Reach in cooler / make table.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water 78°. Kitchen Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar container. Kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls , cups used as scoops in sugar container.
14-01-5
19
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manger certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: At callback : test taken waiting on results **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a mini market by front side of entrance. Establishment has blocked off area between mini market and kitchen. Establishment has removed Hand wash sink/s by Three compartment sink and kitchen. Currently establishment has no Hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: At callback : all Hand wash sinks reinstalled. Time needed to submit plans for market area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: At callback : time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: At callback : test taken waiting on results **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
74
Feb 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manger certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a mini market by front side of entrance. Establishment has blocked off area between mini market and kitchen. Establishment has removed Hand wash sink/s by Three compartment sink and kitchen. Currently establishment has no Hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: At callback : all Hand wash sinks reinstalled. Time needed to submit plans for market area. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
74
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee changed gloves between handling door handles and putting on gloves without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored next to foods. Potatoes. Moved by manager. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Ground beef at 100° in steam well. Cheese sauce at 85° in steam well Placed about 1 hr before items reheated to 190°. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw shell eggs over Ready to eat soup. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher washed pots, pans, utensils but did not sanitize utensils. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 2 containers of moldy shredded cheese. In Reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee cut and handled Ready to eat food, lemons. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employees handled soiled cooler handles , equipment, then engaged in food prep activity with washing hands. Food service employee cut and handled Ready to eat food, lemons without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishware then handled clean utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
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. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink originally next to Three compartment sink removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any food manger certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. No Hand wash sink kitchen or by ware washing. No Hand wash sink for entire Establishment other than restroom. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear Hand wash sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a mini market by front side of entrance. Establishment has blocked off area between mini market and kitchen. Establishment has removed Hand wash sink/s by Three compartment sink and kitchen. Currently establishment has no Hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile by rear kitchen near Three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment. Kitchen. **Warning**
10-17-4
12
Sep 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: At callback :time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: At todays callback : no proof of any employee training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luminous Kabob last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luminous Kabob on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luminous Kabob?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Luminous Kabob.
How does Luminous Kabob compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Luminous Kabob most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Luminous Kabob's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Luminous Kabob have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Luminous Kabob 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 Luminous Kabob inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luminous Kabob is inspected around four times per year on average.
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