Sunrise, Broward County

KABABI CAFE BY KULUCK

3828 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise, FL 33351

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Nov 17, 2025
City
Sunrise
County
Broward
Status
Closed
Inspections
14

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 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 24195351

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed sanitizer container empty. Operator restocked. Dishwasher now at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24195349

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed frozen raw skewers of fish and shrimp in reach in freezer over multiple frozen ready to eat items such as box of chicken tenders and open bags of gyro

31B-02-4

Detail 24195352

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced/restocked on both hand wash sinks in kitchen Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 24195350

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple soups in freezer, time mark not labeled. As per operator soups in 2 door reach in freezer made 11-14-25. Operator began writing the correct date for soups Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 24195348

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 80F water at cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24195347

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in 2 door reach in cooler

21-11-4

Detail 24195346

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizing rags in unclear murky

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

22-42-4

Detail 23746994

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer reading 10ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 23746996

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 reading 0ppm chlorine after multiple attempts. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23746990

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Victory reach in cooler at far end of kitchen, tray of raw ground beef skewers above tray of cooked spinach and container of boiled potatoes. Manager rearranged items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 23746992

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At far end of cookline, under no temperature control, half flat raw shell eggs (89F - Ambient) on top of stand mixer. Per employee out of cooler approximately 1 hour. Employee moved eggs back to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23746993

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned sauces in Samsung reach in freezer not date marked. Warning

24-27-4

Detail 23746997

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At Hand sink in dessert area off bake shop, clean carafes and pitchers directly below soap and paper towel dispensers. Manager moved items to under counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23746991

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not stored inverted. Manager inverted bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23746988

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At salad station, knife and spoons in container of standing water. Manager dumped water. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23746995

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in cold case just outside bake shop. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23746989

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at far end of cookline. Sign provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-43-4

Detail 23541675

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to properly 100ppm Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23541677

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No Soap at kitchen sink next to stove. Operator fixed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23541674

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with no beard guard during food production in kitchen. Operator donned beard guard. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23541676

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On 2 employees no hair restraint while in food production inside kitchen. Operator donned hair nets Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-02-6

Detail 22862082

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger patties not in original packaging over french fries and falafels inside walk in freezer. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22862080

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top: white rice (80F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (76F - Hot Holding). Items left out on stove for more than 4 hours under no temperature control. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22862076

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top: white rice (80F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (76F - Hot Holding). Items left out on stove for more than 4 hours under no temperature control. See stop sale. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22862077

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen hand wash sink area, hand sanitizer used in place of soap. Operator replaced with soap Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-5

Detail 22862078

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3CS no hot or cold water running. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22862079

Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside walk in freezer box of flat bread stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22862081

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 1) Handwashing sink in kitchen, leaky pipe. Warning

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22614586

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed on line during inspection. Details confirm now current. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22614583

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by ice machine, portioned raw beef above open bag of frozen strawberries.

08A-04-5

Detail 22614581

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, trays of raw beef and chicken skewers on top of open case of squash. Employee rearranged for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22614585

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Victory reach in cooler, trays of raw ground beef kabobs above tray with open bag of shredded cheese and container of tzatziki sauce. Employee moved skewers to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22614579

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged / stained. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 22614582

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Damaged and missing cove molding along wall in hall area in front of walk in cooler/freezer.

13-07-4

Detail 22614580

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch.

36-24-5

Detail 22614584

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall to right of dish,aching from removed electrical outlet.

Apr 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 21935753

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Still observed Time Extended

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 14Total: 22

22-41-4

Detail 21780378

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. 0ppm

11-07-5

Detail 21780379

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-27-4

Detail 21780373

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.

16-37-1

Detail 21780362

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

41-17-4

Detail 21780367

Intermediate - Observed 2 Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser

02C-04-5

Detail 21780368

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.

02C-02-5

Detail 21780381

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite rice cooked from 2/10 and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

53B-05-5

Detail 21780366

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.

22-20-5

Detail 21780370

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-03-4

Detail 21780375

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-15-4

Detail 21780365

Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.

23-24-4

Detail 21780360

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-32-5

Detail 21780361

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

24-27-4

Detail 21780374

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

12B-07-4

Detail 21780376

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

36-17-5

Detail 21780369

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dish area.

10-06-5

Detail 21780380

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon directly touching cooked berrbry

08B-36-4

Detail 21780372

Basic - Observed Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Directly by hand washing sink located at desert area.

24-17-4

Detail 21780371

Basic - Observed Silverware/utensils dried polished with a towel/cloth.

25-06-4

Detail 21780377

Basic - Observed Single-service articles catering pans not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

21-08-4

Detail 21780363

Basic - Observed Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm

36-27-5

Detail 21780364

Basic - Wall soiled by salad station with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

23-24-4

Detail 21391329

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up food debris on equipment door handles and reach in gaskets throughout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-30: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21391331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-30: Still observed Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 21391328

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-30: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 21391330

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in standing reach in cooler located by prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-30: Still observed Time Extended

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 18Total: 25

01B-07-4

Detail 21391187

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance dripping in ice. See Stop Sale. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 21391190

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed salt stored in a non food grade container, which was previously a chemical detergent container at dry storage area. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21391196

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw salmon skewers stored cooked gyros in standing reach in freezer. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21391201

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 or more rodent droppings under soda boxes and CO2 tanks in dry storage area located beside walk in freezer and shelves with condiments. Operator washed floors and removed rodent droppings from surrounding area. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21391191

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board, soda water nozzles at bar area with mold like substance.. Observed soda nozzles of soda machine located in dining area with build up mold like substance. Observed prep sink at kitchen area soiled with grease build up . Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21391204

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink located at prep area used as a dump sink for draining water from cooked beef. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21391197

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice in standing reach in cooler cooked from Sunday per operator not labeled. Observed lentil cooked from Tuesday not labeled. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21391203

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance dripping in ice. See Stop Sale. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 21391198

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 6 sticky fly traps throughout kitchen area with over 50 per device or more dead flies attached to each device. Operator discarded devices from kitchen area. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21391200

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up food debris on equipment door handles and reach in gaskets throughout. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21391186

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in dry storage area. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21391194

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 roaches on floor at in door bar area under equipment. Observed. Approximately ten or more dead roaches throughout dining room area. Under booths Observed 2 dead roaches at desert area under equipment Observed 1 dead roach inside standing reach in cooler stored with cooked rice and prepped beef kabob in kitchen area. Operator I cleaned and sanitized areas and removed dead roaches. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21391185

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in cook line. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21391206

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand washing sink located at prep area with valves and connections separating from wall. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21391189

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21391202

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oil stored on floor under 2 compartment prep sink in cook area. Warning

10-13-5

Detail 21391199

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop at bar area on top of sliding ice cover lids not protected. Observed ice scoop in dining area not stored in a protected manner with ice scoop on top of drain board. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 21391195

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over microwave and baskets for guest. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21391182

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at sink located at prep area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21391192

Basic - Observed Employee personal items cellular phones stored in or above a food preparation areas in kitchen area.food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21391184

Basic - Observed Single-service to go containers throughout kitchen area not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21391183

Basic - Observed Working containers of salt, and baking soda on condiment shelf located at prep area removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21391193

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stored on clean equipment. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21391188

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in standing reach in cooler located by prep area. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21391205

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 20951388

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed heavy black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. -Observed old food residue buildup inside Victory double door refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: At the time of callback inspection, time extended given on ice machine. Time Extended

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 20947843

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 chloride sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20947841

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 5 live flying insects in dishwashing area. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20947833

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw ground beef stored over bread in Victory refrigerator. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20947837

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20947834

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20947836

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk-in cooler. As per operator, rice was was cooked on 03/19/2022 Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20947838

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed heavy black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. -Observed old food residue buildup inside Victory double door refrigerator. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20947840

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20947839

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Warning

10-14-5

Detail 20947835

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. -Observed ice bucket stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20947842

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on floor in bakery. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 20514027

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed pot. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20514026

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kitchen And Bakery Victory cooler- cooked rice and falafel prepared over 24 hours ago, per operator.

25-05-4

Detail 20514020

Basic - Bakery Station- Single-service articles improperly stored- operator removed the case from the floor. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20514023

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored ice bucket properly. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20514025

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 20514024

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Salad station- cell phone stored near plates.

35B-02-4

Detail 20514022

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Stored over microwaves and utensils. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20514021

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site