TABOULEH CAFE
7645 MERRILL RD #201
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: One cook still no hair restraint **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids over taziki sauce in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 large containers with white substance inside no labels. Employee states one is flour and one is sugar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On black defector inside ice machine has a white build up on lip of defector Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Still **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cups in seasonings used as scoopers Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids over taziki sauce in cooler Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal opened water bottles in cooler on glass cooler on top shelf over foods and in flop hop cooler in pan with cheese, Foam white cup with water on prep table next to cooked rice.drinks moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of open Togo cuts and lids stored on floor next to back door. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans on back shelf stored upright open faced with the food contact side open to contamination. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 large containers with white substance inside no labels. Employee states one is flour and one is sugar Warning
- 03C-15-5:High Priority - Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Gyro cut from cone and placed in pan without second cooking and stored at room temperature, owner on phone stated they use four hour time frame, but no time marking provided and operator failed to fill out the time as a public health form provided the previous inspection Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over potatoes fries in chest freezer near cook line Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of raw shelled eggs stored over Tabouleh and taziki sauce in glass cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grape leaves73-80Ground beef 49-51f Feta and spinach 47f stuffed grape leaf 45f Sliced Gyro meat from previous night 50-47f Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grape leaves73-80Ground beef 49-51fCheese 43f Feta and spinach 47f taziki 44f chickpeas 44f raw chicken 44f-45 Humus 45f chicken salad 50f grape leaf 45f rice and lintel 46f Raw beef 43f falafel 46f taboleh Salad 46f garlic sauce 46f raw beef 44f ground beef 44f fish 44f raw beef 45f In glass cooler Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On black defector inside ice machine has a white build up on lip of defector Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink next to triple sink filled with various items, employee removed **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in seasoning, person in charge moved Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks stored near swinging door in kitchen
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink water bottle on back food storage area
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over cook line Keys stored on tip on clean plates on shelf. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair net provided Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut lettuce not washed before being cut.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Falafel thawing on prep table, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03C-15-5:High Priority - Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Gyro Placed in pan,cut from the cone with out the secondary cook and stored at room temperature. Gyro discarded, provided time as a public health form and gyro safe handling. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over garlic and lettuce, moved to to lower shelf
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 70f sitting out at room temperature
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store bucket and soap for triple sink. Items moved from sink Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chickpeas made possible 2 days ago per person in charge.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has no proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment. Administrative complaint given at call back inspection today Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Still the same. Operator will complete training and send proof via email Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has no proof of any employee trainings for any employees hired over 60 days. Administrative complaint given at call back inspection today Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Still the same. Operator will complete his manager certification and then train his food handle employees and send proof via email Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On shelf on cook line
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On shelf at dry storage area
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has old license displayed
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks cups stored next to food on cook line. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employees personal items like keys, wallet, cigarettes stored next to clean equipments and food in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line preparing food with no beard guard Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door reach in glass cooler with door handle in disrepair on left side door
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of three door reach in cooler is soiled Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen vegetables in bag thawing in pan on cook line, place there approximately 15 mins ago. Moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored next to clean equipments and food on shelf in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03C-15-5:High Priority - Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Operator is shaving of raw gyro meat from cone and placing in pan to be held for hot holding without going through a secondary cooking process. Operator states will go through secondary cooking when they have an order or if cooling down to be place in cooler. Provided technical assistance and placing shaved parts of raw gyro from cone that is stored in pan under Time once cut from cone and items will still be considered raw until gone through secondary cooking Provided gyro handout Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects next to ice machine in back kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat stored in direct contact of non-food grade bag in three door reach in freezer in dining area. Manager place food in correct food grade bag Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese and cooked food in glass three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken on grill with plastic gloves on both hands and then removed gloves f place new one on without washing hands and return to handle cooked foods. Spoke to manager for interpretation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has no proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment. Administrative complaint given at call back inspection today Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has no proof of any employee trainings for any employees hired over 60 days. Administrative complaint given at call back inspection today Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No Change at time of callback. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Still the same Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired food manager certification on Shakib Shaban (3/25/21) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change person in charge stated currently undergoing training. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Still the same Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (All employee training expired 2021 ) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change at time of inspection; person in charge stated has books ordered for employees. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Still the same Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned utensils and pans stored on top of mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change. Cleaned utensils and pans stored on top of mop sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change at time of callback. Admin Complaint
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No Change at time of callback. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler opposite grill : Cut tomato 55. Hummus 60. Sour creme 60. Cooked eggplant. 60. Lettuce 60. Raw beef 48. Items placed about 1 hour before. Items are placed on ice but ice is only on bottom of pans. (Per Person In Charge cooler does not work and is switched off. ) Cooked rice on counter in kitchen at 70. Per Person In Charge was recently placed there. Moved by manager to cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : hummus 53. Cut tomato 52. Sour creme 52 lettuce 52 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Tzatziki sauce was 55F piled over the chill line at flip top cooler opposite grill station. Person in charge moved excess to drawer below. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired food manager certification on Shakib Shaban (3/25/21) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change person in charge stated currently undergoing training. Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink opposite prep table blocked with multiple equipment in sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change still blocked by equipment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Hand wash sink by triple sink had food equipment items in sink at time of callback. Person in charge removed items from sink. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (All employee training expired 2021 ) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change at time of inspection; person in charge stated has books ordered for employees. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: No change at callback. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Heavily Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Cooler opposite grill. Cooler by prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change **Time Extended**
- 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned utensils and pans stored on top of mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change. Cleaned utensils and pans stored on top of mop sink. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler opposite grill not functioning. (Per Person In Charge cooler does not work and is switched off. ) unit is holding foods on ice in an inadequate method. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change. Cooler opposite grill not functioning. (Per Person In Charge cooler does not work and is switched off. ) unit is holding foods on ice in an inadequate method. **Time Extended**
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Heavily soiled interior of multiple coolers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler opposite grill : Cut tomato 55. Hummus 60. Sour creme 60. Cooked eggplant. 60. Lettuce 60. Raw beef 48. Items placed about 1 hour before. Items are placed on ice but ice is only on bottom of pans. (Per Person In Charge cooler does not work and is switched off. ) Cooked rice on counter in kitchen at 70. Per Person In Charge was recently placed there. Moved by manager to cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : hummus 53°. Cut tomato 52°. Sour creme 52° lettuce 52° Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired food manager certification on Shakib Shaban (3/25/21) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink opposite prep table blocked with multiple equipment in sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : no change still blocked by equipment. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (All employee training expired 2021 ) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: At callback : Time needed to obtain **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
7
Basic
9
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavily Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls (souffle cups) as scoops in spice containers. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Heavily Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Cooler opposite grill. Cooler by prep table. Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned utensils and pans stored on top of mop sink. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler opposite grill not functioning. (Per Person In Charge cooler does not work and is switched off. ) unit is holding foods on ice in an inadequate method. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys on cleaned plates in kitchen. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Multiple. Soil residue build up on ext of multiple equipment and bulk food containers. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Heavily soiled interior of multiple coolers in kitchen. Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food prep employee handled heavily Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers , cooler opposite griddle and cooler by Prep table then engaged in handling foods without washing hands. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Multiple employees cutting Ready to eat parsley with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023 Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler opposite grill : Cut tomato 55°. Hummus 60°. Sour creme 60°. Cooked eggplant. 60°. Lettuce 60°. Raw beef 48°. Items placed about 1 hour before. Items are placed on ice but ice is only on bottom of pans. (Per Person In Charge cooler does not work and is switched off. ) Cooked rice on counter in kitchen at 70°. Per Person In Charge was recently placed there. Moved by manager to cooler. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle over sugar packets. Frontline. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Food prep employee washed hands in Three compartment sink. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired food manager certification on Shakib Shaban (3/25/21) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink opposite prep table blocked with multiple equipment in sink. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (All employee training expired 2021 ) Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at kitchen Hand wash sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 22 total violations (6 high priority, 7 intermediate, 9 basic).