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ABELLA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT

2124 N 34 ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3502523
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8890493
DBPR license3902544

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication from CVS on shelf over prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut bread in black reach in cooler on kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw tilapia 60 F, beans cooked 49 F, raw Swai 50 F, per operator item at been out multiple items throughout morning. Per operator Walk in cooler was being worked on 2 prior. Complaint** Freezer door is open in walk in cooler to cool to temperatures. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep area. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards for Cuban bread. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee juice on slicer 8n kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.