ABUELA'S KITCHEN
727 7ST W, Palmetto FL 34221 · 786.355.1253
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid flying insect killer on shelf above three part sink. Owner removed.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle stored in dish washing area with no label.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed standing reach in cooler with raw shell eggs stored on shelf above beef. Operator removed eggs from shelf.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cooler cutting board with cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed boxes of oil from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in standing reach in freezer.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge primed machine and retested Dishwasher (Chlorine recheck 100 ppm)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed cooked beef and cooked rice not date marked Person in charge stated that the product was cooked on 9/5/25 and date marked accordingly
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste bin in women's public restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid flying insect killer on shelf above three part sink. Owner removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in back kitchen with cutting board in it. Owner removed cutting board.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid in it on shelf above three part sink. Owner labeled bottle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered container in women's public restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled.
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.