Shahs of Kabob
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
67
Score
Shahs of Kabob appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader South Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 63, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler at front counter with torn gasket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in front counter cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior cooler shelves with rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
67
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put on hat with gloved hands, attempted to use same gloves to prep chicken skewers. Inspector stepped in and had employee throw away gloves and wash hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee push up glasses with gloved hand, then continue prepping raw chicken. Inspector coached employees on proper handwashing techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen area and come back to begin work with no hand wash. Inspector stepped in and had employee wash hands after tossing gloves. Observed other employee leave kitchen to back door area; came back in and began putting on gloves with no hand wash. Inspector stepped in and coached all employees on proper handwashing. Observed employee come into work and begin putting on gloves; no handwashing. Inspector had employee wash hands in kitchen sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fruit fly spray stored on same shelf as food. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Operator moved shrimp on site to proper area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-45-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rag stored in hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet during food prep. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler at front counter with torn gasket. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken on floor in front of triple sink. Observed bag of onions on floor outside if restroom. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled above reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in front counter cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior cooler shelves with rust. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored face up on prep table next to triple sink. **Warning**
24-18-4
20
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray stored hanging on rack above oil and gloves. Inspector had operator remove during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink
29-46-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rags stored in hand sink.employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed interior establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beefy and cases of tomato on floor of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
37
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside if kitchen and begin work with no glove change or handwash. Inspector coached employee on proper techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager 7 able to tell final internal cooking temp for ground meat. Inspector went over the process. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food storage rack.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 2024 posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on dry rack above to go bags. Observed water bottle above prep top cooler at front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions on floor of kitchen entrance. Operators moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
43
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of container of rice in prep area. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at kitchen area with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomatoes stored on floor in prep area. Operator picked up cases **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in back storage area. Operator picked up mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler door near cook line
14-11-5
70
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed an employee went to the bathroom with gloves and exit the bathroom with the same gloves directly to the cook line. Employee was instructed that he need to wash hands before leaving the bathroom and again at the kitchen area. Employee discarded the gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0 ppm). Manager changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (117 F - Hot Holding) at preparation area. As per operator with made today two hours ago. Operator turned on the rice cooker to reheat the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed the three compartment sink sep up with the sanitizer on the middle sink. Employee was instructed how to use the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels inside of Hand wash sink. Operator removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No quarantine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet towel on preparation table. Manager removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Two Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved green cutting board at preparation area. Manager discarded the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Two Employee at cook line with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
39
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with a chemical stored next to rice cooker. Operator relocated the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed butter (88 F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (91 F - Hot Holding); cooked tomatoes (108 F - Hot Holding) next to the grill. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the butter to the grill to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over tomatoes and lettuce at standing reach in cooler. Operator was informed the right order to store products. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee started to put gloves without washing hands. Employee was informed that he need to wash hands before used the gloves. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked and inaccessible with a garbage can and with a container inside of the hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Two employees present no proof of employee training. As per one employee Andrika has beefed working for more than one year. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hummus not properly date marked. As per operator was received yesterday from another location. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The two employees training certified expired on 05-13-2023. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink located next to three compartment sink and employee bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service articles not stored inverted at shelf under preparation table. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed boxes with single service articles stored outside in a room not fully enclosed next to dumpster. **Warning**
25-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside of salt container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At shelf Over three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice bag stored on floor. Operator picked up the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
14
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink used to store plastic containers.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the dishwashing area hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl without handle used as scoop in the salt container **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the dishwashing area clean pot stored on the top shelf not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the salt container without name label **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the ambient thermometer of the two door reach in freezer at 77F. Inspector probe left for a few seconds in the unit showed 44F
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the triple sink hand wash sink blocked by a big pot of rice. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the triple sink hand wash sink no paper towels **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed by the rice maker single service aluminum trays stored not inverted or protected
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the salt container with no name label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the salt container a ceramic cup without handle used as scoop Observed in the paprika and black pepper containers a small plastic cup without handle used as scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the kitchen reach in cooler with the chicken kabob soiled
22-16-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shahs of Kabob last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shahs of Kabob on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shahs of Kabob?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shahs of Kabob.
How does Shahs of Kabob compare to other restaurants in South Miami?
Shahs of Kabob most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is higher than the South Miami average of 63.
Has Shahs of Kabob's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shahs of Kabob have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shahs 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 Shahs of Kabob inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shahs of Kabob is inspected around three times per year on average.
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