FLAME KABOB

Great reviews, failing grade. FLAME KABOB carries a 4.5-star reputation on 1,700 reviews, but its kitchen last graded out at 63/100 — a D on our A–F scale.

That D comes from 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 7 basic violations cited on December 3, 2025. It currently ranks safer than 5% of Orange County restaurants we grade — close to the bottom of the county. And the direction isn't reassuring: its recent inspections have been sliding, not recovering. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.

Loved (4.5★) but failing (D, 63/100) · safer than 5% of Orange County

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Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to FLAME KABOB, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
D (63/100)
Violations
12 total — 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic
Address
7536 DR PHILLIPS BLVD #350, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Categories
Middle Eastern restaurant, Halal restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (1700 reviews)
Seats
63
Phone
(407) 248-2280
Website
Official website
Photo of FLAME KABOB
Photo: Flame Kabob

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,700 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The crowd and the kitchen disagree here, and the gap is wide. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.9 stars.

26 of 26 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 0 are two or lower. Conspicuously absent: cleanliness, which no reviewer brings up. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 25 of the 26 reviewers who rated.

The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen a D (63/100) on 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 7 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. That inspection was on December 3, 2025. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. On health score it sits safer than 5% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination and handwashing.

Taken together, this is a place diners like and inspectors do not. A good meal and a clean kitchen are different questions. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Great food. Loved watching the game while simultaneously chowing down on some juicy, flavorful, and most importantly, delicious lamb kofta kebab over rice. Ask for extra white sauce. I will be coming back here if I’m in the area.

  • June 29, 2026

    Delicious!! Very well priced. Service is also amazing. Authentic, I absolutely love this place.

  • June 28, 2026

    Food was absolutely delicious! 🥰 service was great as well!

  • June 25, 2026

    I loved the environment and food was fantastic marwa was really polite & cortious🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️ Definitely come back

  • June 22, 2026

    The food was delicious. Unfortunately the service was mediocre. The waiter was watching the soccer game while dropping food off. Only really acknowledged us when we wanted to pay.

  • June 20, 2026

    Great food, great service..so good we went two days in a row! Kids loved it too.

  • June 18, 2026

    I absolutely love Frame K restaurante , the food is very testy and delicious. Highly recommend.

  • June 17, 2026

    ALWAYS FANTASTIC at Flame!! Everything…..good atmosphere service perfect!! Thank you Imane!!!!

  • June 17, 2026

    Good food, good service by imai

  • June 15, 2026

    The Kibbah was delicious and I also had the baklava, which had just been made! OhMy!!! Amazing flavors! ✨ And Marwa was very lovely and their manager, Mohammed, very attentive making everyone happy!

  • June 13, 2026

    The food was great, Great place for vegitarian. The falafel platter was top tier and very flavorful!

  • June 13, 2026

    Food was very tasty, and very flavorful. Great vegetarian Food Options

  • June 12, 2026

    Great food, ambience and service Merwe!!

  • June 11, 2026

    The food is always fresh and delicious!!! Do you have a picture?

  • June 11, 2026

    Marwa was super sweet and attentive! Great service !!

  • June 11, 2026

    Love this place, affortable prices and really good food.

  • June 9, 2026

    I came here for the first time with a few friends and I was greeted warmly by our waitress who was friendly and helpful. She made a few suggestions to my friends and I and they were excellent. The restaurant is small and cozy which sets a good friendly vibe. I am looking forward to coming back and recommend this restaurant if you're in the area, I tried the lamb here and it didn't disappoint.

  • June 9, 2026

    Very Great Halal Food and Waiter Muhammad was very professional and nice.

  • June 8, 2026

    Amazing and flavorful food, I had the kafta kabob and my husband had the gyro platter and both were so delicious. Very generous portions and a good price. You can tell it's made with love, can't wait to come back

  • June 8, 2026

    Incredible food - the hummus in particular was fantastic

  • June 7, 2026

    Found this place about 6-7 years ago while visiting Orlando and was blown away. I now live in Orlando and get to come here all the time; and it’s still my favorite Mediterranean spot. Their falafel are the best I’ve ever had. Their hummus is so smoothe and creamy. Chicken shawarma is unbelievable and they are super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!!

  • June 7, 2026

    Finally! We found really delicious Middle Eastern food in Orlando! Large portions, authentic, and fresh! We'll be back...soon!

  • June 6, 2026

    Flame Kabob will not disappoint. The servers and other staff are attentive. The food is fantastic. We will be back for more!! Thank you

  • June 5, 2026

    Delicious food! I am visiting again from Michigan and it's the only restaurant I wanted to eat at again. Imane was our server and she was very friendly. The food is great and the servings are generous. Atmosphere was relaxing too.

  • June 5, 2026

    Amazing food! The flavor is soo flavorful ⭐️place! I just had the Lamb Loin Chop What’s also good Shish Tawook & for dessert Baklawa Walnut 🤍

  • June 4, 2026

    Food was great and came out quick. Thanks to my waitress Marwa, I didn't need anything on the table that wasnt there already. I would come here again!

Overall Score

50 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 10/40
    Grade D
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    8 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11 AM to 11 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 11 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 11 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. December 3, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used (×2)
  2. October 1, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: December 3, 2025