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
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed near oven.
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator placed new roll.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed ladder and to go containers stored in the bathroom.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back storage area by exit door not organized.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
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