ABELLA'S CUBAN RESTAURANT
2124 N 34 ST, Tampa FL 33605 · 813.247.2331
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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DEC 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under prep table in kitchen.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving guests. Operator paid license at time of inspection and showed inspector current license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut ham in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut ham 51 F, Per operator item was out for 1 hour. Operator put in reach in cooler to bring back down to temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: sausage 87 F, Per operator items have been out for 30 mins. Operator put in fryer to bring back up to temperature.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washing hands with gloves on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage ceiling.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table next to slicer.
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication from CVS on shelf over prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards for Cuban bread.
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.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in floor in dry storage area.
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication from CVS on shelf over prep table.
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.
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. ComplaintRepeat ViolationWarning**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep area. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards for Cuban bread.
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.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in floor in dry storage area.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pain reliever on prep table in kitchen.
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.
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,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on paper table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cooks line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bread bag holding cut ham.
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pain reliever on prep table in kitchen.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 4 slices of tomatoes.
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.
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,
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: rice 130 F, operator turned up at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided at time of inspection.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on paper table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cooks line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bread bag holding cut ham.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked ham in
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: black beans 64 F, per operator beans were. Made the day before at 4 pm and time temped was 8:45 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: black beans 64 F, per operator beans were. Made the day before at 4 pm and time temped was 8:45 am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl and cup in handwash sink in prep area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Balbina Perez Jagdai Mangroo do not have employee training and have been employed more then 60 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle in prep table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt over ham for establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on condiments jars in prep area.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage and multiple items in walk in freezer.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine on prep table in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, milk and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Food stored on floor. Bulk rice and oil on the floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler at Sandwich prep area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler of sandwich prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink.
Oct 30, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine on prep table in kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under prep table in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, milk and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Food stored on floor. Bulk rice and oil on the floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler at Sandwich prep area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler of sandwich prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine on prep table in kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under prep table in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: fish 64 F, temped at 8:40 per operator fish was taken out 45 minutes prior. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and slicer in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, milk and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches inside steam well.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Food stored on floor. Bulk rice and oil on the floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler at Sandwich prep area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler of sandwich prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink.
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.