ABBALE TELAVIVIAN KITCHEN
864 COMMERCE ST, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 3057885609
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided to operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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/. Observed establishment added remote food storage and preparation area located inside building across from back exit door. No plans submitted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Also observed shelves containing clean dishes with rust.
Jun 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cakes and dough at reach in cooler at preparation area. Manager rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) at 2 door preparation cooler at kitchen. As per manager, product placed in unit less than 2 hours. Advised manager to remove products from double container.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of rubber cement stores above dish machine. Manager removed item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored vegetable diced soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of dry beans stored in front of hand sink at preparation area. Manager removed item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front line. Employee replenishment paper towels.
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/. Observed establishment added remote food storage and preparation area located inside building across from back exit door. No plans submitted.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging on raw ground beef. Observed ROP package at reach in cooler at preparation room. Date marking exceeds 48 hours.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen. Employee removed product from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in water at 81F. Manager removed container.
Linen napkin used to cover bread at expo area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside milk reach in cooler at front line. Manager placed ambient thermometer inside unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Also observed shelves containing clean dishes with rust.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of dressing inside reach in cooler at storage area.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor at storage room, chef removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between prep table and wall at storage area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to opera via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HES by walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken sited over vegetables at reach in cooler located by preparation area.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at rack above 3 compartment sink.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Pipe leaking from hand sink across 3 compassing.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and removed clean dishes with the same gloves on.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (51F - Cold Holding); feta (51F - Cold Holding); at the preparation reach in cooler. As per the manager those items were placed there approximately 2 hours ago. The manager put the items in the freezer for a quick chill.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs on the oven door. The manager removed them.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of couscous. The cook inverted the scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three spatulas in a water temperature of 82°F. The manager poured out the water.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the shelves behind in the ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter area.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled in kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at bottom of hand washing sink at warewashing area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not quaternary test strips available.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed more than 4 employees present with no food manager present.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in dish area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, bowls, and metal pots not stored inverted at warewashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed opened water bottle stored on top of cutting board at kitchen area. Chef removed water bottle. Also, observed opened water bottle at shelf in walk-in cooler.
Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at kitchen area. Chef removed cloth.
Stored food not covered. Observed Falafel and mahi-mahi not covered at reach-in cooler at kitchen area.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced cucumbers (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. Product was double panned, chef removed pan. Hummus (47F - Cold Holding) Chef lowered temperature of holding unit for rapid cooling.
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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures.
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. Provided operator with reporting agreement forms. Forms signed during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a health control for cooked chicken skewers. Provided operator with written procedures via email.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef not knowing cooking temperature of lamb.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored plates not stored inverted at ware washing area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed linen napkins used to cover pita at kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2022.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board grooved at kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches at kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at kitchen area near fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at both bathrooms used by employees and clients.
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