KABOBJI MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT Inspection – November 16, 2023

High Priority 2

#7High Priority14-31-5

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

#8High Priority08A-05-6

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 1

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

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**

Repeat Violation

#2Basic36-36-4

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

#3Basic14-11-5

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

#4Basic08B-38-4

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

#5Basic10-07-4

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

#6Basic06-01-5

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.

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