ABBALE TELAVIVIAN KITCHEN
864 Commerce Street
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at rack above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of tomato sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at establishment.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Pipe leaking from hand sink across 3 compassing.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken sited over vegetables at reach in cooler located by preparation area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed branzino (49F - Cold Holding) and salmon (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler prep area. As per chef, for less than 4 hours. Manager placed bags of ice on top for rapid cooling.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Samuel Gorenstein expired on 12-18-2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs on the oven door. The manager removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 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 in a container of couscous. The cook inverted the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three spatulas in a water temperature of 82°F. The manager poured out the water. Corrected On-Site
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the shelves behind in the ware washing area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter area.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and removed clean dishes with the same gloves on.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (51F - Cold Holding); feta (51F - Cold Holding); at the preparation reach in cooler. As per the manager those items were placed there approximately 2 hours ago. The manager put the items in the freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 6/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in dish area
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, bowls, and metal pots not stored inverted at warewashing area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 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 opened water bottle stored on top of cutting board at kitchen area. Chef removed water bottle. Also, observed opened water bottle at shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-04-4:Basic - Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at kitchen area. Chef removed cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Falafel and mahi-mahi not covered at reach-in cooler at kitchen area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled in kitchen area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at bottom of hand washing sink at warewashing area.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not quaternary test strips available.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed more than 4 employees present with no food manager present.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored plates not stored inverted at ware washing area.
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed linen napkins used to cover pita at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2022.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board grooved at kitchen area.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches at kitchen area.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at kitchen area near fryers.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at both bathrooms used by employees and clients.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced cucumbers (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. Product was double panned, chef removed pan. Hummus (47F - Cold Holding) Chef lowered temperature of holding unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with cleanup procedures. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with reporting agreement forms. Forms signed during inspection.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a health control for cooked chicken skewers. Provided operator with written procedures via email. Repeat Violation
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef not knowing cooking temperature of lamb.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/8/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
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Phone: (239) 933-6422
Website: http://www.abbaletlv.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(854 reviews)Price Level
$$
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 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025