ABELLA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT
2124 N 34 ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High 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-02-5High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – 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-02-5Intermediate – – 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**
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – – 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-07-4Basic – – 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-38-4Basic – – 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-04-4Basic – – 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**
25-32-4Basic – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.