ABBONDANZA RESTAURANT
1208 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Upper Duval
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups inside of sugar containers
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled around the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler soiled
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen, dishwasher area walls soiled
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit onsite.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink located in the kitchen with no soap.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles by cooking equipments.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers with oil on the floor inside dry storage room. Chef removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer l
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping on top of preparation table.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager cleaned it up. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/24/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single door reach-in cooler next to food warmer torn. Also, handle of microwave across from stove missing/ broken off. Also, handle on middle reach in freezer in prep area broken/ missing - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Also, handle of microwave across from stove missing/ broken off. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added to the exterior area of walk-in-cooler. Must go through door that leads to outside from prep area. Ice machine not on plans and operator on duty unsure when ice machine was installed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: At callback inspection observed an ice machine added to the exterior area of walk-in-cooler. Must go through door that leads to outside from prep area. Ice machine not on plans and operator on duty unsure when ice machine was installed. No plans are showing on base submitted or approved. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single door reach-in cooler next to food warmer torn. Also, handle of microwave across from stove missing/ broken off. Also, handle on middle reach in freezer in prep area broken/ missing
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white substance removed from original packaging on counter at end of cook line not labeled. Employee labeled container of flour. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw mussels in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed raw chicken to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from both side of splitter at threaded hose bibb in warewashing area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove and on reach-in cooler next to single door reach-in cooler at end of cook line soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener at prep table soiled.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added to the exterior area of walk-in-cooler. Must go through door that leads to outside from prep area. Ice machine not on plans and operator on duty unsure when ice machine was installed. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in front service area. Operator replenished soap. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at front service area and in prep area not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle of bleach and bottle of soapy water. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).