ABELLA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT

2124 N 34 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 9/17/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on paper table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bread bag holding cut ham. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pain reliever on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: black beans 52 F, red beans 50 F, beef stew 51 F, per operator items were left over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Cold holding: rice 50 F, **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: black beans 52 F, red beans 50 F, beef stew 51 F, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Cold holding: goat 43 F, raw fish 43 F, grilled chicken 43 F, Cold holding: rice 50 F, **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and multiple items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8890016
2024-09-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 9/16/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on paper table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cooks line Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bread bag holding cut ham. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pain reliever on prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 4 slices of tomatoes. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: black beans 52 F, red beans 50 F, beef stew 51 F, per operator items were left over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: black beans 52 F, red beans 50 F, beef stew 51 F, Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: rice 130 F, operator turned up at time of inspection. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and multiple items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
Food Inspector #8731613
2024-09-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 4/10/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle in prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt over ham for establishment.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on condiments jars in prep area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage and multiple items in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked ham in
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: black beans 64 F, per operator beans were. Made the day before at 4 pm and time temped was 8:45 am.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: black beans 64 F, per operator beans were. Made the day before at 4 pm and time temped was 8:45 am.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl and cup in handwash sink in prep area.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Balbina Perez Jagdai Mangroo do not have employee training and have been employed more then 60 days.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8537353
2024-04-10
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 10/31/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice and oil on the floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler at Sandwich prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler of sandwich prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, milk and multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8538678
2023-10-31
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 10/30/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice and oil on the floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler at Sandwich prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler of sandwich prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: 1 live roach at time if callback. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, milk and multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8536902
2023-10-30
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 10/26/2023

High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches inside steam well. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice and oil on the floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler at Sandwich prep area. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler of sandwich prep area. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine on prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: fish 64 F, temped at 8:40 per operator fish was taken out 45 minutes prior. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer in kitchen. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, milk and multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning
Food Inspector #8352942
2023-10-26
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).