Rice House of Kabob
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
70
Score
Rice House of Kabob has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Rice House of Kabob's latest score of 70 sits above the South Miami average of 63. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler across prep table at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw brisket above feta in walk in cooler. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in across prep table at cook line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: beef kabobs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken kabob (47F - Cold Holding) ; sirloin kabob (49F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across prep table at cook line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: beef kabobs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken kabob (47F - Cold Holding) ; sirloin kabob (49F - Cold Holding). Observed in same cooler: sliced tomato (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. Tomato was placed in other cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across prep table at cook line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: beef kabobs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken kabob (47F - Cold Holding) ; sirloin kabob (49F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler across prep table at cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer across cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across prep table. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
41
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef skewers stored above feta cheese in reach in at cook line. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves above prep tables.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed multiple dispensers missing paper towels. As per operator; delivery truck is coming today with paper products. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on multiple knife magnets. Observed on dry dish rack. Observed on dry food racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker above prep table across dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce buckets on floor of blast chiller.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at triple sink; knives between wall and sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at self service house made hummus and Dolmeh; missing address.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. Observed hood system soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
41
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
22-31-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dusty wall in prep area on opposite side of cook kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on dry storage rack in prep area. Operator moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in and reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in cooler soiled with dust accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers; operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases stored on floor in front counter area.
25-05-4
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One located at protein room. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a spray bottle with chlorine at +200 ppm stored over raw chicken at protein room. Operator removed the spray bottle and discarded the solution. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed six knives stored between wall and three compartments sink. Operator removed the knives, they cleaned them and stored on knives holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed two towels under cutting board at protein room. And two towels under cutting boards at preparation area. Operator removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink protein room.
29-11-4
64
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Two Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Two Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked carrots (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per de manager since the day before, labeled 11-29. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked carrots (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per de manager since the day before, labeled 11-29. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed garlic in mayonnaise (11:25 am) (54 F - Cooling) and garlic in mayonnaise (12:33 pm) (53 F - Cooling). The product dropped 1 grade in one hour. Operator opened the container for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located under dishwasher machine. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the establishment packaged cooked turkey and cooked lamb in reduced oxygen package and maintained over 48 hours. Special process guidance form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-43-1
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container without handle used as scoop inside of salt container. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
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 the utensil handle touching the salt. Operator removed the utensil handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located at front counter and one at dry room. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Two Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary < 100 ppm). Operator changed the solution. Final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
30
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 10 ppm Operator will correct the chlorine concentration
22-39-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed a soiled cardboard by the triple sink area.
36-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.. Observed ice build up in the fan covers of the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
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 the scoop handle in the cheese container touching .the food
10-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed by the rice not inverted. Operator inverted the containers
25-06-4
67
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 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. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 10 ppm. Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed the spray hose of the triple sink approximately 6 inches under the air gap **Warning**
29-44-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back area hand wash sink used to connect a hose to clean the floor **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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. Operator added a new section to the establishment that included a mop sink, triple sink , hand wash sink **Warning**
51-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small plastic cup without handle used as scoop in the salt container. The plastic cup was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean aluminum pans not inverted or protected. **Warning**
24-05-4
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 the sal scoop touching the food. The scoop was removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on the plastic clean containers stored by the triple sink.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed the salt container without a cover. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
41
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 Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rice House of Kabob?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rice House of Kabob.
How does Rice House of Kabob compare to other restaurants in South Miami?
Rice House of Kabob most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the South Miami average of 63.
Has Rice House of Kabob's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rice House of Kabob have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six 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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