Kababish BBQ & Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 25, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approx 5-10 live roaches at the fire compressor system above the rear hand washing sink...observed approx 10-15 live roaches under the shelving/counter in the front service area where the serving dishes are stored. Instructed to have pest control service with proof of service upon return inspection date. Instructed to clean and maintain area. ***areas must be clear of live roach activity upon return inspection dated for july 2,2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain in the rear dish washing area in need up a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing pest and or insect activity.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the protective lining on the wall over the rear hand washing sink peeling and worn. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain area.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the front shelving area with raw wood. Instructed to paint or stain wood as a means of making it easy to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in cooling unit floor in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor throughout the facility in need of a detail cleaning under rear shelving, front service area all along the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the fan vents throughout the rear dish washing area in need of a detail cleaning from dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the allergen training just expired. Instructed to obtain new training and provide on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jun 10, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jun 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates at the dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the dish washing area and cooking equipments.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty shelves inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Jun 12, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Aug 5, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed damaged gaskets on both doors of two door freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gaskets on both doors of two door freezer in rear prep area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

6. Jul 24, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods held at improper temperatures ranging between 45.5-56.7f(yogurt 45.5f, lentils 48.2f, chicken 48.4f, milk 49.1f, fish 48.6f, eggs 51.6f, goat 51.9f, beef 49.6f and rice 56.7f). Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $950 weighing 180lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler used to hold cold tcs foods at an improper ambient temperature of 49.8f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on walk-in cooler. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on both doors of two door freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gaskets on both doors of two door freezer in rear prep area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cobwebs on ceiling above clean equipment on shelf in rear prep area near utility sink. Instructed to remove cobwebs on ceiling above clean equipment on shelf in rear prep area near utility sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jul 12, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Apr 25, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed plastic bug catchers hanging from ceiling in rear prep area. Instructed to remove plastic bug catchers hanging from ceiling in rear prep area to prevent contamination of equipment, utensils or food.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-201.11: observed food in grocery bags in freezer. Instructed to provide food grade storage bags.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.16: observed mop drying in basin of utility sink. Instructed to install mop drying rack for proper drainage and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Apr 18, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   10 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles at grill station not labeled. Instructed to label all food storage containers with common name of food when not in original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 small flies in rear prep area. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 4/18/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed opening at rightside base of eastside front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food in grocery bags in freezer. Instructed to provide food grade storage bags.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe of rear prep handwashing sink. Instructed to repair drainpipe of rear prep handwashing sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on top of oil container in dumpster area. Instructed to clean top of oil container and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying in basin of utility sink. Instructed to install mop drying rack for proper drainage and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust buildup on filters and interior of hoods. Instructed to clean filters and interior of hoods.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed northside non working light in interior of hood. Instructed to replace or repair non working light in interior of hood.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from inspection report #2573819 dated 04/06/2023 not corrected. Instructed to corrected. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Observed gap on bottom of exterior back exit door which allows for pests. Exterior doors shall be: self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use. Observed dishware stored on the floor in back prep-area. Facility must place dishware 6 inches above the floor. Food handler certifications not provided on site. Facility must ensure that all employees have a valid food handler certification.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

10. Apr 1, 2024 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

11. Apr 6, 2023 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gap on bottom of exterior back exit door which allows for pests. Exterior doors shall be: self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dishware stored on the floor in back prep-area. Facility must place dishware 6 inches above the floor.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Vent above dish/mop area is soiled with debris. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler certifications not provided on site. Facility must ensure that all employees have a valid food handler certification.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Apr 4, 2023 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

13. Nov 10, 2022 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

14. Nov 1, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

15. May 10, 2022 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris inside top microwave next to front hand washing sink. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out lightbulb in hood over hot line. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violation not corrected from report #2383124 dated 7/21/2020: #58 "observed no allergen training certificates on premises. Manager instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

16. Apr 25, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

17. Jul 21, 2020 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomit and diarrheal events.no procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one inch opening on bottom and side door leading to patio. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards on both sides of the front prep hand washing sink that has food preparation on counter on both sides

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 53 6-501.19: Closing Toilet Room Doors OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided at the unisex washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair floor in rear food prep/dish area. Floor must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor drains throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt build up on floor under around and behind all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris build up on ceiling ventilation vents in rear dish washing area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in rear prep/dishwashing area

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on premises. Manager instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required