Rice House of Kabob
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Rice House of Kabob, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Rice House of Kabob on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chickpeas beans (47F - Cold Holding) at front line reach in cooler. Coached person in charge on correct procedures.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (112F - hot Holding) at kitchen rice warmer. Advised person in charge on correct procedures.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at entrance, person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by kitchen.
23-03-4
95
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed snapper (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cooling) at reach in cooler by kitchen. As per employee less than 2 hours, employee placed items in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen by preparation area.
14-09-4
74
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed four employees working at time of inspection with no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at top of dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board across from cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gaskets soiled near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water nozzle leaking at sink next to dishmachine.
29-08-4
74
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed produce at walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen area and green cutting board soiled at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with scooter at entrance to kitchen. Scooter was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed four employees working at time of inspection wi5 no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board across from cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of sauce stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice at rice container near warewashing area.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gaskets soiled near walk-in cooler and walk behind cookline soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at top of dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
50
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in preparation area across the cook line with cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with no label in walk in cooler, and in front counter of the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher at (Chlorine 200+ppm). **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink near the register in disrepair. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in preparation area across the cook line with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees music inside of reach in cooler. Manager removed it. Observed employees phone charger above preparation table, manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in reach in cooler located by the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with old labels stored above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored all around kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with no label in walk in cooler, and in front counter of the establishment. **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled. Employee put cutting boards to wash on dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food containers not inverted at front counter. Employee inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls at front counter not inverted. Employee inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rice House of Kabob last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rice House of Kabob on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rice House of Kabob?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rice House of Kabob.
How does Rice House of Kabob compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Rice House of Kabob most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Rice House of Kabob's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rice House of Kabob have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rice 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 Rice House of Kabob inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rice House of Kabob is inspected around three times per year on average.
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