ABBONDANZA RESTAURANT
1208 SIMONTON ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-292-1199
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw mussels in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed raw chicken to properly store.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024027569 | Feb 14, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the cooking line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at the cooking line.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer with food debris. Observed can opener blade with rust.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer with ice build up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen handwashing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection 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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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit onsite.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink located in the kitchen with no soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups inside of sugar containers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled around the kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen, dishwasher area walls soiled
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles by cooking equipments.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager cleaned it up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers with oil on the floor inside dry storage room. Chef removed them.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer l
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping on top of preparation table.
Feb 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Ice machine added to the exterior area of walk-in-cooler. Must go through door that leads to outside from prep area. Ice machine not on plans and operator on duty unsure when ice machine was installed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single door reach-in cooler next to food warmer torn. Also, handle of microwave across from stove missing/ broken off. Also, handle on middle reach in freezer in prep area broken/ missing
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw mussels in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed raw chicken to properly store.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from both side of splitter at threaded hose bibb in warewashing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove and on reach-in cooler next to single door reach-in cooler at end of cook line soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener at prep table soiled.
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/. Ice machine added to the exterior area of walk-in-cooler. Must go through door that leads to outside from prep area. Ice machine not on plans and operator on duty unsure when ice machine was installed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in front service area. Operator replenished soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at front service area and in prep area not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle of bleach and bottle of soapy water.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single door reach-in cooler next to food warmer torn. Also, handle of microwave across from stove missing/ broken off. Also, handle on middle reach in freezer in prep area broken/ missing
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white substance removed from original packaging on counter at end of cook line not labeled. Employee labeled container of flour.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.