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ABBY'S ON MIAMI

220 W MIAMI AVE, Venice FL 34285 · 941.484-5187

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6803577
Grade history
DEC 23
SEP 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following at cooks line: sliced American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding). Cook stated items had been placed on cooks line 2 hours prior. Cooked removed from reach-in-cooler and placed into colder walk-in-cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat bread in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator moved the raw shrimp on bottom shelf under the ready to eat bread.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in the egg container in walk-in cooler. The cook discarded the cracked eggs.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed coffee filters unprotected on storage rack.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from oven door.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
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Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg in reach-in cooler over sauces, and raw seafood.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle of soda gun at has mold-like substance. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Observed cutting in kitchen soiled and worn no longer cleanable.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tzatziki sauce.in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior, and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back prep area. Repeat from last inspection 1-28-25
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen worn and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area. Repeat from last inspection 1-28-25.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Repeat from last inspection 1-28-25
Basic/14-34-4/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 1-28-25
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation and food storage. Repeat from last inspection 1-28-25.
Basic/36-02-5
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercial 7 - 4oz portions of reduced oxygen packed grouper fish at cooks line that was completely thawed and in sealed package in with discolored liquid and foul odor. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following at cooks line: sliced American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding). Cook stated items had been placed on cooks line 2 hours prior. Cooked removed from reach-in-cooler and placed into colder walk-in-cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards and stove tops soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in prep room and back storage areas by walk-in-cooler are in heavy disrepair. Repeat 9-6-24
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercial 7 - 4oz portions of reduced oxygen packed grouper fish at cooks line that was completely thawed and in sealed package in with discolored liquid and foul odor. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hoods over cooks line not working and heavy grease buildup on return air at hoods.
Basic/36-63-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed back kitchen by ice machine and walk-in-cooler has standing puddles because of uneven concrete floor that has crack and hole in it.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor in back kitchen by ice machine and walk-in-cooler in heavy disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. Observed hoods over cooks line not working and heavy grease buildup on return air at hoods.
Basic/36-68-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 9-6-24
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust on the surface
Basic/14-34-4
Lights in walk-in-cooler missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Basic/38-07-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 9-6-24
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves in prep room have rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-6-24
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in back kitchen by ice machine and walk-in-cooler.
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-6-24
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling in back prep room in disrepair Repeat 12-6-23
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat 12-6-23
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 12-6-23
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat12-6-23
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 12-6-23
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-27-23
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in prep room. Repeat 9-27-23
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Floor in back storage area in disrepair. Repeat 9-27-23
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Observed em removed tongs. Repeat 9-27-23
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cooks line, and prep area. Repeat 9-27-23
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-27-23
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter next to salad station. Observed employee move bucket. Repeat 9-27-23
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-27-23
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Wd-40 on shelf above slicer.
High priority/41-10-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut salmon, pasta, cooked potatoes, and cut vegetables all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back kitchen prep room. Repeat 2-2-23
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen cooks line areas. Repeat 2-2-23
Basic/36-34-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed employee open reduced oxygen packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back area by back kitchen. Repeat 2-2-23
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat 2-2-23
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart at cooks line use by cooks is heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter next to salad station. Observed employee move bucket for proper storage.
Basic/21-44-1
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in sink of standing water. Observed employee turn running water back on.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer.
Basic/21-07-4

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.