KABOBJI MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Advised manager and he rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink in warewash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container stored inside. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Observed employee training for Emeline M. expired as of 8/9/22 and Carlos S. as of 9/16/24. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Clean plastic containers stored on floor in dry storage area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Basic - Observed 2 oz cup used to dispense seasoning. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over various ready to eat foods.

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense various seasonings.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table in ware wash area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink at ware washing area.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Kibbeh Nayee, raw ground beef with spices, no identified on menu as raw item.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans, prepared two days ago according to manager, no date labeled. Employee labeled flans. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled at ware washing area. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in cooler dirty cardboard on the floor.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on rack not inverted.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of preparation table. Employee removed cell phone from top of table and stored in his pocket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside gap beneath door.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trough out kitchen under tables and cooking equipment.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer boxes with raw lamb stored on the floor.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board. Manager removed towel and used silicone mat Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on prep tables and refrigerator soiled at kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill up container with water from hand washing sink in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Located on prep table.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense various seasonings.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Due to floor lined with cardboard.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases and containers of food being stored on floor in kitchen area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in front on stove.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in thank you bags. Located in walk in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of various sauces in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed falafel thawing in standing water in hand washing sink in ware wash area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in bucket of sugar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located above walk in freezer and in prep area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of food being stored on floor throughout kitchen and dry storage area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed falafel thawing in standing water in hand washing sink in ware wash area and raw red snapper thawing at room temperature on prep table.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container top being stored in kitchen hand washing sink.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in various containers of seasonings.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets and a bag of wheat being stored on floor in dry storage area and various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout cups being stored on floor in bakery area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of drinks in walk in cooler. Chef rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Chef instructed employee to clean. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in prep area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of tomatoes being stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Chef moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw shell eggs being stored on top of cooked chicken and cooked rice. Located in walk in cooler.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using bowl with no handle to dispense sugar.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.

Basic - Clean bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of vinegar being stored on floor in dry storage area and various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. Located on top of prep table.

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between wall and prep sink.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall accumulated with grease. Located throughout kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan being stored in hand washing sink located in kitchen area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to prep sink.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager instructed employee to clean clean. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not stored inverted.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Located under prep table.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed walk in freezer not maintaining food frozen solid. As manager he is aware and provide maintenance request email. Technician is scheduled to come today 8/9/21.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall accumulated with grease. Located throughout kitchen area.