Rice House of Kabob

5818 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334693

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 82 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 8, 2026

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.High priority · fixed by the Sep 8 follow-up · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 8 follow-up), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic (1 repeat)
-18
Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug42026

Routine inspection

10 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed splitter; no breaker.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed on dry food and dish racks.
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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.
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed falafel and fries with no cover in walk in freezer.
  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
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  Observed under prep table across warewash.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed in freezer across cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
  Observed bucket stored on prep table. Operator removed during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed in kitchen near triple sink. Operator replaced during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.