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RICE HOUSE OF KABOB

5818 S DIXIE HWY · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3721719
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13760212
DBPR license2334693

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed triple sink, dish machine moved to back of kitchen next to walk in cooler. Walk in freezer removed from back of kitchen. Observed wall added and salad cooler removed from front counter. Observed ice machine and hand sink added to front bar area. Observed walk in freezer added to other side of restaurant, and 3rd walk in cooler added. All remodel done with no updated plans to plan review. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen near triple sink. Operator replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on table across cook line. Operator had employees remove bottles from top of prep tables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed container of rice stored under soap dispenser next to hand sink at front counter. Operator moved rice away from soap dispenser.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in freezer across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table across warewash. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket stored on prep table. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed falafel and fries with no cover in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.