Persia House of Kabob
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Persia House of Kabob, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Persia House of Kabob's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach has no labeling of ingredients.
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of yogurt stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Owner removed and properly stored yogurt. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in bottom of reach in cooler. Owner removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
64
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter held on time as a public health control has no time stamp.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board on food preparation table has stains.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are not smooth and easily cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored stored in double door refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by dishwasher. Owner removed and properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef kabob stored overtop unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Owner removed and properly stored beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with updated education packet.
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Owner properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drinking from cup with no lid. Owner discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn inside reach in cooler.
14-11-5
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
45
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Abdul R Khosh. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Operator unable to provide food manager certification at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Discussed with operator on hair restraints for employees prepping food. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
82
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in reach in cooler, operator removed eggs at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Abdul R Khosh. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
58
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked rice in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator provided one food handler certification.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Operator was not using dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to not use dish machine until working properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water not labeled next to reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
61
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 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 sanitizer measured at 10ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
74
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black garbage bags being used to wrap kabobs in walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
14-31-5
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 tested at 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Cook explained that they cook meat to order.Printed sign and had operator hang sign behind register. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Persia House of Kabob last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Persia House of Kabob on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Persia House of Kabob?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Persia House of Kabob.
How does Persia House of Kabob compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Persia House of Kabob most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Persia House of Kabob's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Persia House of Kabob have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Persia House of 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 Persia House of Kabob inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Persia House of Kabob is inspected around three times per year on average.
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