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ABUELA'S KITCHEN LATIN AMERICAN

1917 NE 168 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 786.227.4804

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 3 - HSP
LicenceSEA2334691
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside reach in freezer. Operator reorganized products.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside reach in freezer. Operator reorganized products.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed foils container inside hand wash sink located at the storage area. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed near oven.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the reach in cooler in disrepair and it had an ambient temperature of 54°F. Not food stored inside reach in cooler near hand wash sink.
Basic/14-74-7
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator placed new roll.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed ladder and to go containers stored in the bathroom.
Basic/24-13-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Basic/31B-04-4
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back storage area by exit door not organized.
Basic/33-34-4
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5

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.