ABUELITA'S CUISINE
473 SW SHERLOCK TERRACE · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32024
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-38-4High Priority – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Only lavender scented bleach available as sanitier. The scent is unapproved for food contact surfaces.
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk mixed with sweetened condensed milk 46-50°F sitting on counter. Placed in freezer. Dropped to 40°F. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At least 20 dull hard rodent droppings and at least 10 dry crumbly rodent droppings in cabinet under counter storing canned sodas. 5 dull hard rodent droppings in storage area under bean warmer, used for storing Togo boxes. At least 3 dull hard droppings in cabinet under grill, area storing cooking pan.
01B-04-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Empanadas and black beans prepared at offsite location. Person bringing food items stated prepared at house. Inspector initially stopped person for unapproved source. Person bringing food said truck has license. Inspector asked for license and discovered that it was not licensed. Operator in process of getting other truck licensed to be prep kitchen.
Intermediate 3
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Adrien missing copy of card. Attempted to text to person onsite.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand-wash sink. Owner running errands to purchase. Added roll. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. 1 employee over 60 days missing proof of training. A copy from other place of food handler employment would be acceptable.
Basic 1
36-40-5Basic – Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, grease, or food debris. Bottom of cabinets accumulated with food debris like bits of food and some grease.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:51 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.