Abby's on Miami

220 W Miami Ave, Venice, FL 34285
American
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

Abby's on Miami has been inspected seven times since 2022. Abby's on Miami was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 12 violations per visit.

“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Venice average 79, so Abby's on Miami trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg in reach-in cooler over sauces, and raw seafood.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle of soda gun at has mold-like substance. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Observed cutting in kitchen soiled and worn no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tzatziki sauce.in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back prep area. Repeat from last inspection 1-28-25 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen worn and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area. Repeat from last inspection 1-28-25. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Repeat from last inspection 1-28-25 **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 1-28-25 **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation and food storage. Repeat from last inspection 1-28-25.
36-02-5
45
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following at cooks line: sliced American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding). Cook stated items had been placed on cooks line 2 hours prior. Cooked removed from reach-in-cooler and placed into colder walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercial 7 - 4oz portions of reduced oxygen packed grouper fish at cooks line that was completely thawed and in sealed package in with discolored liquid and foul odor. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards and stove tops soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in prep room and back storage areas by walk-in-cooler are in heavy disrepair. Repeat 9-6-24 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercial 7 - 4oz portions of reduced oxygen packed grouper fish at cooks line that was completely thawed and in sealed package in with discolored liquid and foul odor. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hoods over cooks line not working and heavy grease buildup on return air at hoods.
36-63-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed back kitchen by ice machine and walk-in-cooler has standing puddles because of uneven concrete floor that has crack and hole in it.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor in back kitchen by ice machine and walk-in-cooler in heavy disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on ceiling. Observed hoods over cooks line not working and heavy grease buildup on return air at hoods.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 9-6-24
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust on the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Lights in walk-in-cooler missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 9-6-24 **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves in prep room have rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-6-24 **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in back kitchen by ice machine and walk-in-cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-6-24 **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
33
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling in back prep room in disrepair Repeat 12-6-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat 12-6-23 **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 12-6-23 **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat12-6-23 **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 12-6-23 **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
78
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Wd-40 on shelf above slicer.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed assorted cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut salmon, pasta, cooked potatoes, and cut vegetables all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back kitchen prep room. Repeat 2-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen cooks line areas. Repeat 2-2-23
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed employee open reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back area by back kitchen. Repeat 2-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat 2-2-23
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart at cooks line use by cooks is heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter next to salad station. Observed employee move bucket for proper storage.
21-44-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in sink of standing water. Observed employee turn running water back on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer.
21-07-4
39
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
No Discharge from Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
FL-07
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer in wet wiping cloth containers at 200 parts per million observed employee adjust to 100 parts per million. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by dishwasher area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes, bread pudding, sliced deli meats, chicken salad and sauces in reach-in cooler and Walk-in cooler all prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with holes and peeling paint in kitchen by cooks line and slicer/ mixer room.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen near ice machine and Walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed shelf in slicer/ mixer room not sealed properly.
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Abby's on Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Abby's on Miami on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Abby's on Miami?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Abby's on Miami.

How does Abby's on Miami compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Abby's on Miami most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.

Has Abby's on Miami's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Abby's on Miami have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Abby's on Miami means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Abby's on Miami inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Abby's on Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.