Abondanza Italian Deli
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
90
Score
Abondanza Italian Deli has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Venice average 78, so Abondanza Italian Deli is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat from last inspection 11-14-24 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: No proof of Employee health agreement. Email operator copy of Employee health agreement. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frozen cooked meatballs in sauce at 120F. Operator stated item stated items had been placed out 2 hour prior and proceeded to reheat items. Repeat from last inspection 11-14-24 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed working containers raw sausage over ready to cold meats and olives. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 frozen cooked open packages of deli meats and cheese employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 11-14+25 **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink in dishwasher area not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by equipment and seasonal decor.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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. Repeat from last inspection 11-14-24 **Repeat Violation**
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 assorted meat, pasta and vegetable salad Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
33
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
52
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition Observed operator cooking roasted peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and chicken on outside grill no coverage. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of food **Warning**
01B-13-4
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 cold cut and and cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-5-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed operator has quaternary test strips but is using chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked eggplant, pasta salads and roasted vegetables prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-5-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Observed operator cooking roasted peppers, zucchini, mushrooms and chicken on outside grill no coverage. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of food **Admin Complaint**
08B-41-4
52
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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 deli meats and cheeses in deli case opened 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 pasta salad, lasagna and eggplant prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
82
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed operator has the wrong test strips for chlorine chemical sanitizer at 3 compartment sink.
16-32-5
90
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatball in crockpot holding at 127F. Observed operator increase temperature on crockpot. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on apron then prep food with out washing hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over ready to eat deli meats.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle under sandwich table.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink on food prep line. Observed operator turned hot water back on.
27-16-4
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 deli meats and cheese opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in 3 compartment sink blocked by pressure washer and other equipment in front of sink.
31A-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Abondanza Italian Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Abondanza Italian Deli on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Abondanza Italian Deli?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Abondanza Italian Deli.
How does Abondanza Italian Deli compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Abondanza Italian Deli most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 78.
Has Abondanza Italian Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Abondanza Italian Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Abondanza Italian Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Abondanza Italian Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Abondanza Italian Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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