ABUELA NIEVES INC
4016 W CREST AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-900-2779
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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JUL 25
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4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $860
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025072965 | Jul 31, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $300 |
| 3--2025008735 | Jan 9, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2022044130 | Jun 20, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on Reach in cooler.
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/. No plan review for pizza oven used outside of food truck.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water and grease trap not quick disconnect from food truck. Propane tank and pizza oven stored outside of food truck.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in buns not labeled. Squeeze bottle on prep table not labeled.
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered food truck and began to cut tomatoes with bare hands. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands with soap and water then wore clean gloves.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee began cutting tomato with bare hands after entering food truck from outside. Discussed with employee. Employee washed tomato then hands and wore gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on Reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray with bread stored over Employee handwash sink. Employee removed tray during time of inspection.
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/. No plan review for pizza oven used outside of food truck.
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. Missing for Biunesky.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning condensation draining into ground on exterior of food truck.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table next to sandwich press. Employee removed bottle during time of inspection.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Metal peel, spatula and other utensils stored on ground outside of food truck. Employee cleaned and sanitized all utensils during time of inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sticky fly trap hung on hood system over kitchen prep table and sandwich press. Employee removed fly trap during time of inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water and grease trap not quick disconnect from food truck. Propane tank and pizza oven stored outside of food truck.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water on shelf inside Reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in buns not labeled. Squeeze bottle on prep table not labeled.
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat ham and sodas in Reach in cooler.
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/. Called plan review, discussed with Lola. No plan review were submitted for pizza oven located outside of food truck.
Jan 14, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed.
Jan 13, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater.
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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed.
Jan 13, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater.
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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on cutting board of Reach in cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor beneath fryer. 3 dead roaches beneath large Reach in coolers. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath coffee station. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cash register.
Jan 10, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater.
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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on cutting board of Reach in cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor beneath fryer. 3 dead roaches beneath large Reach in coolers. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath coffee station. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cash register.
Jan 10, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater.
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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on cutting board of Reach in cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor beneath fryer. 3 dead roaches beneath large Reach in coolers. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath coffee station. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cash register.
Jan 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw beef stored over milk and shredded mozzarella in large Reach in cooler. Raw ground beef stored over shredded cheese in Reach in freezer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 egg sacks on floor beneath three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Take-out bags stored inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed bags during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection.
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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on cutting board of Reach in cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor beneath fryer. 3 dead roaches beneath large Reach in coolers. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath coffee station. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cash register.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drinks on clean prep table next to deep fryer.
Food stored on floor. Jug of vegetable oil stored on floor next cash register. Yeti cooler with bottle water stored on floor.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat drinks and cheese reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone and began touching bread to make food. No hand washing involved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Cold holding: mozzarella cheese 48 f operator moved to freezer 2nd temp
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.stored cutting board. Employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Printed for employees and managers to sign
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.