Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach
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1917 Ne 168 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach has recorded 20 inspections and 143 total violations between 2020 and November 2025, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited inconsistently across inspections. The most recent inspection on November 14, 2025 identified 15 violations including time-as-control violations, toxic substance control issues, and basic violations. An inspection on August 18, 2025 documented handwashing procedure violations and improper cooking temperature violations appearing multiple times within the same inspection. The facility's violation pattern shows recurring gaps in temperature control, chemical storage, and handwashing compliance. All recent inspections resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" dispositions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach last inspected?
- Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach are: Proper ventilation, Waste properly disposed, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach had?
- Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach find?
- Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach was most recently inspected on November 14, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Abuela's Kitchen Latin American in North Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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