Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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KABOB CAFE AND GRILL

18101 HIGHWOOD PRESERVES PKWY, STE 100 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3446392
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735418
DBPR license3915808

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03C-44-5

High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit Poultry (125F – Cooking) operator finished cooking in microwave.

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple items stored in hand wash sink behind front counter. Operator removed all items from sink

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used as food contact for making bread, suggested a cloth approved for food contact like a cheese cloth to be used

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Discussed the need to maintain the water to 135F it will be used for storing utensils between uses.

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water, beef ground thawing at room temp. Operator placed put food in container and ran cool running water over the top **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

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