Gainesville, Alachua County

KABAB HOUSE

2022 SW 34 ST, Gainesville, FL 32608

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Nov 3, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 24162732

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : cooked chicken on the counter at 58°. Heavy whipping cream on the counter at 56°. This had been left on the make table for about 25 minutes. This was placed in the walk-in cooler, no lid. Rice in a wrapped bowl 116°. This was cooked after 1:30. This was unwrapped and placed in the walk-in cooler. Chicken wrapped on a plate 122°. This was cooked around 12:30. This was unwrapped and placed in the walk-in cooler. House sauce 46°. All sauces were made just before opening(11:00am) these were placed in the front line reach-in cooler (holds at 37-38°)Warning Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24162730

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener has an accumulation of dried food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 24162739

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : shredded chicken in the cook line hand wash sink. This was cleaned out . *Corrected On-Site ALSO, the back kitchen hand wash sink has a Pur water conditioner added to it.

31B-02-4

Detail 24162731

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : the mid kitchen hand wash sink Caked drying device. Paper towels were added. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24162735

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : unsealed employee water bottles: over the food make table, in the front kitchen reach-in cooler and on the back kitchen prep table.

23-03-4

Detail 24162734

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front side of both microwaves have an accumulation of dried food debris.

21-14-4

Detail 24162738

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed : a used apron stored over clean fry pans in the kitchen. The apron was placed in laundry. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24162736

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed : multiple pans of food in the walk-in cooler, 42,41°, not covered. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24162733

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed : the lower part of the walk-in cooler, the wall and the back door are soiled. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24162737

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed : the wet mop was bunched in the mop wringer. This was then fanned out to dry. Corrected On-Site

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 23858639

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: multiple spray chemicals stored next to the to go containers under the expo table. The sprays were moved away. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23858641

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed employee drink the can opener blade with dried debris on it.

23-03-4

Detail 23858642

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the cook line reach-in cooler with dried food in the grooves.

08B-12-5

Detail 23858640

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: 41° chicken in the walk-in cooler not covered. Plastic wrap was added. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 23858638

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor by the mop sink has a build up of dried grease. Repeat Violation

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 17

12A-10-4

Detail 23389932

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed: make cook staff rub nose with back of hand, no hand wash, continue plating in the kitchen. ALSO, left kitchen to serve tray of food, came back touching door handle, picked up just cooked bread, no handwashing was done. Discussed handwashing with owner, who translated to staff. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 23389931

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed: printed T-shirts used to package raw chicken in the reach-in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 23389934

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed goat in the cook line e flip top reach-in cooler, 44°, ice was to be added. Other items in unit, 40,42,43.

03B-01-6

Detail 23389929

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: rice in the kitchen, in a bowl 129°.

03C-89-4

Detail 23389927

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed: chicken cooked in a tandoori oven, partially to 138-152, then removed for further cutting, cooling and cooking, no application approved.

31B-02-4

Detail 23389924

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: kitchen hand wash sink lacked paper towels. Napkins were then stacked next to the sink on the cabinet. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23389920

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: sauces in the walk-in cooler made yesterday, no dates. Dates were to be added by staff per owners request. Corrective Action Taken

03C-92-4

Detail 23389923

Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for monitoring. Observed: non continuous cooking oF chicken in the tandoori oven, not reaching 165° on the first cook. No procedures, no monitoring being done, per the owner. Application and written procedures were printed out.

36-32-5

Detail 23389928

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: ceiling tile in the kitchen, side corner, is knocked out of place.

12B-07-4

Detail 23389921

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: unsealed water bottle stored over the flip to0 reach-in cooler, in the cooking kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23389919

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil stored on the floor in the kitchen.

14-13-4

Detail 23389926

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed: a hand towel used to load dough into the tandoori oven.

23-03-4

Detail 23389930

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the soda nozzles has build up of debris. ALSO, the drain under the front line hand wash sink has an accumulation of debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 23389918

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: food cooked yesterday in the walk-in cooler, 42° and below, not covered. staff was asked to cover with plastic wrap. Corrective Action Taken

16-05-4

Detail 23389922

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed: the wash and rinse water was not clean, and no sanitation step was used in the process.

14-06-4

Detail 23389925

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood under front line back counter, not sealed.

36-10-4

Detail 23389933

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: areas along the wall and on the kitchen floor have an accumulation of soil/grease/debris.

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 22966571

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed q dented can of garbonzo beans on the dry goods shelf by the back door.

14-15-4

Detail 22966567

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed plant food in the reach-in freezer by the back door, in non food grade to go bags.

03B-01-6

Detail 22966570

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: toasted plant food on the cook line prep table, 108°. This was placed in the walk-in cooler and reached 97° in 10 minutes. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22966568

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: chunks of food in the cook line/prep hand wash sink. This was then cleaned. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 22966573

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: lack of trainers number on multiple certificates. The number was added to some of the certificates during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 22966572

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks by the back door, not secured.

25-05-4

Detail 22966569

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple cases of single serve items on the floor on the front line. These were all placed on counters. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 22440011

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: quaternary amonia tablets stored over clean dishes. These tablets were moved below. Corrected On-Site

12B-08-4

Detail 22440008

Intermediate - Food employee handling animals/service animals. Observed an employee water bottle stored on the back shelf over guest food. The drink was discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22440013

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both cutting boards are stained.

31A-11-4

Detail 22440016

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a mop in the mid kitchen hand wash sink. The mop was removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22440010

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the mid kitchen hand wash sink. Napkins were added. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22440015

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: reach-in cooler and flip top coolers with build up of dried food.

10-20-4

Detail 22440009

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handles. These were moved to a clean surface. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22440012

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the hood filters have an accumulation of grease.

25-05-4

Detail 22440014

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: on the front line single serve stored on the floor.

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 22124480

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed: pepto-bismol stored over guest food in the glass door reach-in cooler. This was moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-43-4

Detail 22124486

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: 0 ppm at the 3 compartment sink. The solution was dumped and changed.

01B-02-5

Detail 22124485

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: hummus stored on a prep area by the expo window, 80F. This had been out since open.

03A-02-5

Detail 22124482

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: hummus 80F by the expo window. ALSO, sauce in the walk-in cooler 44F. The sauce had been out earlier for service.

53B-14-5

Detail 22124484

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 expired certificate.

40-06-5

Detail 22124483

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a back pack stored on the bulk flour by the back door.

33-16-4

Detail 22124481

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: the lid was open.

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21690321

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. Observed 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.

11-26-1

Detail 21690323

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. Observed person In Charge unable to provide proof 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.

14-01-5

Detail 21690325

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense rice in Walk-in Cooler Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21690322

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with multiple cutting marks with stains in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 21690327

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above prep table. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21690326

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 21690324

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03D-15-4

Detail 21257672

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed two trays of chicken in kitchen at below 135 and not in an active cooling stage. Chicken had been prepared 1 hour earlier. Manager placed in Walk-in Cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21257670

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by dry goods storage area Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21257666

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense rice from Walk-in Cooler . Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21257671

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup stored above prep table. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21257667

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21257668

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of portion cups on floor behind front counter. Manager placed box on shelf Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21257669

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry. Repeat Violation

Apr 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

03D-01-5

Detail 20989763

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20989764

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above pans with cooked Goat and Chicken stew, as well over gallons of milk. Manager placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 20989770

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Chicken in kitchen at 95F cooked 1 hour earlier, cooling at ambient room temperature. Manager placed Chicken in Walk-in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20989762

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by dry goods storage.

14-09-4

Detail 20989768

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen have cut marks and soiled in the cut marks. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20989766

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed drink Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20989761

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave with accumulation of food debris on handles. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 20989767

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain lines from hand wash sink at from counter and drain lines from ice machine discharging into a common discharge pipe that appears clogged and gray water overflowing from the common discharge pipe into a pan stored under the drain pipes intended to collect overflowing drain pipe.

25-06-4

Detail 20989765

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use aluminum pans not inverted or protected in back storage area. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20989769

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 20959279

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored above spring rolls.

03D-15-4

Detail 20959276

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked Chicken at 78F cooling at ambient temperature for one hour. Manager put Chicken in Walk-in Cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 20959271

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the interior surface of the ice machine. Manager had employee clean ice machine Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20959270

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chlorine in kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 20959274

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer cleanable

40-06-5

Detail 20959278

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored above food in dry goods rack and employee purse above single serve forks. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20959272

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of yogurt stored on floor in Walk-in Cooler and observed two bags on raw onions stored on floor in dry good area.

10-01-5

Detail 20959280

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 not stored above top of food within a food container of sugar in the kitchen Manager corrected handle. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20959275

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris on handles of both microwaves and Reach in Cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 20959273

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink at front counter, hot water handle inoperable and in disrepair

25-06-4

Detail 20959277

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve portion cups and trays on the floor in front server area. Observed single serve take out trays not inverted in kitchen. Manager inverted single serve trays, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

03D-01-5

Detail 20687519

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed the following food items in the Walk-in Cooler prepared the day before and kept overnight in the Walk-in Cooler with the following temperatures. Tomato Sauce 48 degrees Fahrenheit , Chicken 48 degrees Fahrenheit , Goat 48 degrees Fahrenheit , Lamb 47 degrees Fahrenheit

08A-05-6

Detail 20687526

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk-in Cooler several flats of eggs stored above dumplings. Manager moved dumplings from under the egg flats. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20687521

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following food items in the Walk-in Cooler prepared the day before and kept overnight in the Walk-in Cooler with the following temperatures. Tomato Sauce 48 degrees Fahrenheit , Chicken 48 degrees Fahrenheit , Goat 48 degrees Fahrenheit , Lamb 47 degrees Fahrenheit

31B-02-4

Detail 20687527

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee restocked Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 20687522

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed part time employee employed more than 60 days with no employee handler training. Other 2 employees did have employee handler certification.

40-06-5

Detail 20687525

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored above single serve box of spoons.

23-03-4

Detail 20687524

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two microwaves handles both soiled with food

25-05-4

Detail 20687523

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve items (portion cups, potion cup lids, and straws) on the floor in the server area.

02D-01-5

Detail 20687520

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt containers not identified on the outside of the working container.