Abbondanza Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
67
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Abbondanza Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Key West facility scores 74, putting Abbondanza Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer with food debris. Observed can opener blade with rust.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer with ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen handwashing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
67
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink located in the kitchen with no soap.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups inside of sugar containers
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen, dishwasher area walls soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled around the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager cleaned it up. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers with oil on the floor inside dry storage room. Chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer l
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping on top of preparation table.
21-12-4
70
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added to the exterior area of walk-in-cooler. Must go through door that leads to outside from prep area. Ice machine not on plans and operator on duty unsure when ice machine was installed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: At callback inspection observed an ice machine added to the exterior area of walk-in-cooler. Must go through door that leads to outside from prep area. Ice machine not on plans and operator on duty unsure when ice machine was installed. No plans are showing on base submitted or approved. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single door reach-in cooler next to food warmer torn. Also, handle of microwave across from stove missing/ broken off. Also, handle on middle reach in freezer in prep area broken/ missing - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Also, handle of microwave across from stove missing/ broken off. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw mussels in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed raw chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from both side of splitter at threaded hose bibb in warewashing area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove and on reach-in cooler next to single door reach-in cooler at end of cook line soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener at prep table soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added to the exterior area of walk-in-cooler. Must go through door that leads to outside from prep area. Ice machine not on plans and operator on duty unsure when ice machine was installed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in front service area. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at front service area and in prep area not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle of bleach and bottle of soapy water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single door reach-in cooler next to food warmer torn. Also, handle of microwave across from stove missing/ broken off. Also, handle on middle reach in freezer in prep area broken/ missing
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white substance removed from original packaging on counter at end of cook line not labeled. Employee labeled container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic containers with rice, salt.
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Abbondanza Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Abbondanza Restaurant on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Abbondanza Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Abbondanza Restaurant.
How does Abbondanza Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Abbondanza Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Abbondanza Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Abbondanza Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Abbondanza Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Abbondanza Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Abbondanza Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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