RICE HOUSE OF KABOB
5818 S DIXIE HWY, SOUTH MIAMI 33143
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on dry storage rack in prep area. Operator moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in and reach in freezers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in cooler soiled with dust accumulation.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers; operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases stored on floor in front counter area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dusty wall in prep area on opposite side of cook kitchen.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle on front counter prep table where rice cooker is stored. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator replaced sanitizer container and primed machine. New reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm); Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table mixed vegetables (129F - Hot Holding). As per operator for about 1.5 hours. Operator removed and replaced with hotter vegetables. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at entrance if kitchen blocked by buckets. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter used to stored utensils. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Operator replaced roll. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at front counter handwash sink, hot water valve turned off. Operator turned valve on to produce hot hot. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed six knives stored between wall and three compartments sink. Operator removed the knives, they cleaned them and stored on knives holder. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed two towels under cutting board at protein room. And two towels under cutting boards at preparation area. Operator removed the towels. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink protein room.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One located at protein room. Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a spray bottle with chlorine at +200 ppm stored over raw chicken at protein room. Operator removed the spray bottle and discarded the solution. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Two Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Two Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container without handle used as scoop inside of salt container. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the utensil handle touching the salt. Operator removed the utensil handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located at front counter and one at dry room. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Two Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary < 100 ppm). Operator changed the solution. Final concentration 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked carrots (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per de manager since the day before, labeled 11-29. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked carrots (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per de manager since the day before, labeled 11-29. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. Warning
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed garlic in mayonnaise (11:25 am) (54 F - Cooling) and garlic in mayonnaise (12:33 pm) (53 F - Cooling). The product dropped 1 grade in one hour. Operator opened the container for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located under dishwasher machine. Warning
- 03G-43-1:Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the establishment packaged cooked turkey and cooked lamb in reduced oxygen package and maintained over 48 hours. Special process guidance form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
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Phone: (305) 665-4370
Website: https://order.ricekitchen.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(1,012 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025