Sahara in Kissimmee
Last inspected:
3293 Oxford Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34746Sahara in Kissimmee has accumulated 500 violations across 45 inspections since 2022, averaging 11.1 per visit — notably above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once and has a documented pattern of recurring high-priority violations involving proper hand and arm washing, food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and chemical storage. Inspection records from June 2023 show multiple complaint-driven inspections within a single week, with several resulting in emergency order callbacks that were not complied with initially. The most recent inspection on May 6, 2025 had one violation and resulted in no further action.
Most recent closure: June 12, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sahara in Kissimmee: Comparison to Osceola County Averages
This Facility
11
violations / inspection
11 violations per inspection
Osceola County Avg
5.57
violations / inspection
5.57 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Osceola County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Sahara in Kissimmee: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sahara in Kissimmee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023053048 | $200.00 | Jun 21, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2023038818 | $400.00 | Jul 12, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Sahara in Kissimmee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. All outlets in kitchen with no covers.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Priority: Reporting
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Sahara in Kissimmee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (46)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 13 inspections76 violations · 44 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 6 inspections74 violations · 43 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections45 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections29 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sahara in Kissimmee: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Sahara in Kissimmee under active enforcement?
- Records show 6 emergency order inspections between June 16, 2023 and June 21, 2023. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Sahara in Kissimmee last inspected?
- Sahara in Kissimmee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sahara in Kissimmee last shut down?
- Sahara in Kissimmee was last shut down on June 12, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sahara in Kissimmee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sahara in Kissimmee are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Sahara in Kissimmee had?
- Sahara in Kissimmee has had 46 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sahara in Kissimmee find?
- Sahara in Kissimmee was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sahara in Kissimmee ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sahara in Kissimmee has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Sahara in Kissimmee had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sahara in Kissimmee has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sahara in Kissimmee faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sahara in Kissimmee has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Sahara in Kissimmee been fined?
- Sahara in Kissimmee has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sahara in Kissimmee operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Kabab House (2016), Kabab House & Ny Pizza (2019).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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