ABUELA NIEVES INC
Based on 10 health inspections, ABUELA NIEVES INC in TAMPA has earned a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
4016 W CREST AVE UNIT A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478942
- 51-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water and grease trap not quick disconnect from food truck. Propane tank and pizza oven stored outside of food truck. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Large propane tank and pizza oven not integral part of MFDV. Stored outside of MFDV. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in buns not labeled. Squeeze bottle on prep table not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on Reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **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/. No plan review for pizza oven used outside of food truck. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 7/31/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932132
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning condensation draining into ground on exterior of food truck. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table next to sandwich press. Employee removed bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Metal peel, spatula and other utensils stored on ground outside of food truck. Employee cleaned and sanitized all utensils during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sticky fly trap hung on hood system over kitchen prep table and sandwich press. Employee removed fly trap during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water and grease trap not quick disconnect from food truck. Propane tank and pizza oven stored outside of food truck.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water on shelf inside Reach in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in buns not labeled. Squeeze bottle on prep table not labeled.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered food truck and began to cut tomatoes with bare hands. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands with soap and water then wore clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee began cutting tomato with bare hands after entering food truck from outside. Discussed with employee. Employee washed tomato then hands and wore gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on Reach in cooler.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray with bread stored over Employee handwash sink. Employee removed tray during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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/. No plan review for pizza oven used outside of food truck. Admin Complaint
- 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. Missing for Biunesky.
Inspection Date: 3/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10759164
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat ham and sodas in Reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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/. Called plan review, discussed with Lola. No plan review were submitted for pizza oven located outside of food truck. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 1/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758646
- 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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10757591
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on cutting board of Reach in cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor beneath fryer. 3 dead roaches beneath large Reach in coolers. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath coffee station. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cash register. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 dead roach on top on clean water tank. 3 dead roaches on floor adjacent to fryer. 1 dead roach on prep table shelf adjacent to fryer. 1 dead roach inside griddle drip tray. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 dead roach on light switch next to entrance. 1 dead roach on floor beneath Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on coffee machine. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: 1 dead roach on top of toaster oven. 1 dead roach on prep table adjacent to Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach inside large Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach inside gasket of Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach inside hot water tank. 1 live roach on shelf beneath espresso counter. 3 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 2 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in freezer. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in cooler. 3 live roaches on shelf beneath coffee station. 1 live roach on floor beneath coffee station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: 1 live roach with egg sack on electric cords beneath microwave. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758236
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach inside hot water tank. 1 live roach on shelf beneath espresso counter. 3 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 2 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in freezer. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in cooler. 3 live roaches on shelf beneath coffee station. 1 live roach on floor beneath coffee station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: 1 live roach with egg sack on electric cords beneath microwave. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: 1 live roach on window ledge. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10757317
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on cutting board of Reach in cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor beneath fryer. 3 dead roaches beneath large Reach in coolers. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath coffee station. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cash register. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 dead roach on top on clean water tank. 3 dead roaches on floor adjacent to fryer. 1 dead roach on prep table shelf adjacent to fryer. 1 dead roach inside griddle drip tray. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 dead roach on light switch next to entrance. 1 dead roach on floor beneath Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on coffee machine. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach inside hot water tank. 1 live roach on shelf beneath espresso counter. 3 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 2 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in freezer. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in cooler. 3 live roaches on shelf beneath coffee station. 1 live roach on floor beneath coffee station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756431
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on cutting board of Reach in cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor beneath fryer. 3 dead roaches beneath large Reach in coolers. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath coffee station. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cash register. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 dead roach on top on clean water tank. 3 dead roaches on floor adjacent to fryer. 1 dead roach on prep table shelf adjacent to fryer. 1 dead roach inside griddle drip tray. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach inside hot water tank. 1 live roach on shelf beneath espresso counter. 3 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 2 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in freezer. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas during time of inspection. **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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8714256
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on cutting board of Reach in cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor beneath fryer. 3 dead roaches beneath large Reach in coolers. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath coffee station. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cash register.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drinks on clean prep table next to deep fryer.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of vegetable oil stored on floor next cash register. Yeti cooler with bottle water stored on floor.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw beef stored over milk and shredded mozzarella in large Reach in cooler. Raw ground beef stored over shredded cheese in Reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater.
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 egg sacks on floor beneath three compartment sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Take-out bags stored inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed bags during time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed.
Inspection Date: 10/4/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8335917
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat drinks and cheese reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone and began touching bread to make food. No hand washing involved
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Cold holding: mozzarella cheese 48 f operator moved to freezer 2nd temp
- 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.stored cutting board. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 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. Printed for employees and managers to sign