Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
2124 N 34 St, Tampa, FL 33605Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 366 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated compliance issues, with inspectors issuing warnings followed by callback inspections throughout 2023 and 2024. Food contact surfaces, hand washing, and shell stock handling are the most frequently cited violations. Most recently, a December 2025 inspection found 6 violations with 1 high priority.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
10.8
violations / inspection
10.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 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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— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections44 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Abella's Cuban Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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