ABBALE TELAVIVIAN KITCHEN Inspection – May 6, 2025

High Priority 2

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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.

#10High Priority03A-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.

Intermediate 1

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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.

Basic 8

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Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

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Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed at rack above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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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.

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Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.

#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at establishment.

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Basic – Open dumpster lid.

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Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Pipe leaking from hand sink across 3 compassing.

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