Abuela Nieves
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Abuela Nieves has 12 inspections in the public record. Abuela Nieves was last inspected on Sep 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Abuela Nieves' 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on Reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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/. No plan review for pizza oven used outside of food truck. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water and grease trap not quick disconnect from food truck. Propane tank and pizza oven stored outside of food truck. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Large propane tank and pizza oven not integral part of MFDV. Stored outside of MFDV. **Time Extended**
51-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in buns not labeled. Squeeze bottle on prep table not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered food truck and began to cut tomatoes with bare hands. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands with soap and water then wore clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee began cutting tomato with bare hands after entering food truck from outside. Discussed with employee. Employee washed tomato then hands and wore gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
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/. No plan review for pizza oven used outside of food truck. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Biunesky.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on Reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray with bread stored over Employee handwash sink. Employee removed tray during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water on shelf inside Reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning condensation draining into ground on exterior of food truck. **Corrected On-Site**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table next to sandwich press. Employee removed bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Metal peel, spatula and other utensils stored on ground outside of food truck. Employee cleaned and sanitized all utensils during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sticky fly trap hung on hood system over kitchen prep table and sandwich press. Employee removed fly trap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water and grease trap not quick disconnect from food truck. Propane tank and pizza oven stored outside of food truck.
51-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in buns not labeled. Squeeze bottle on prep table not labeled.
02D-01-5
35
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat ham and sodas in Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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/. Called plan review, discussed with Lola. No plan review were submitted for pizza oven located outside of food truck. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
78
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach inside hot water tank. 1 live roach on shelf beneath espresso counter. 3 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 2 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in freezer. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in cooler. 3 live roaches on shelf beneath coffee station. 1 live roach on floor beneath coffee station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: 1 live roach with egg sack on electric cords beneath microwave. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: 1 live roach on window ledge. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach inside hot water tank. 1 live roach on shelf beneath espresso counter. 3 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 2 live roaches on floor beneath espresso counter. 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in freezer. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 live roach on floor beneath Reach in cooler. 3 live roaches on shelf beneath coffee station. 1 live roach on floor beneath coffee station. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on cutting board of Reach in cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor beneath fryer. 3 dead roaches beneath large Reach in coolers. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath coffee station. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cash register. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 dead roach on top on clean water tank. 3 dead roaches on floor adjacent to fryer. 1 dead roach on prep table shelf adjacent to fryer. 1 dead roach inside griddle drip tray. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized all areas during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: 1 dead roach on light switch next to entrance. 1 dead roach on floor beneath Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on coffee machine. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on top of water heater. 2 live roaches on floor beneath water heater. 1 live roach on clean water tank beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach with egg sack on top of water heater.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw beef stored over milk and shredded mozzarella in large Reach in cooler. Raw ground beef stored over shredded cheese in Reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 egg sacks on floor beneath three compartment sink.
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Take-out bags stored inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed bags during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-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/. Pizza oven is covered with doors located outside food truck. Pizza oven is not a dome lid oven. Pizza oven does not have overhead protection and is not currently in use. Pizza oven cannot be brought into food truck at the end of the day or permanently installed.
51-16-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on cutting board of Reach in cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor behind mixer. 4 dead roaches on floor beneath fryer. 3 dead roaches beneath large Reach in coolers. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath coffee station. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cash register.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drinks on clean prep table next to deep fryer.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of vegetable oil stored on floor next cash register. Yeti cooler with bottle water stored on floor.
08B-38-4
41
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat drinks and cheese reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone and began touching bread to make food. No hand washing involved
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Cold holding: mozzarella cheese 48 f operator moved to freezer 2nd temp
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.stored cutting board. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-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. Printed for employees and managers to sign
11-26-1
43
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No fresh water tank on truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Tanks were not installed observed underneath the three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Tanks were underneath the three compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed but not connected. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
29-04-4
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. Provided by e mail. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Wastewater tank not an integral part of the unit. Wastewater is being plumber through pipe underground at commissary. No evidence of raw sewage on ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: No evidence of raw sewage **Time Extended**
28-09-5
61
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No fresh water tank on truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Tanks were not installed observed underneath the three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Observed but not connected. **Time Extended**
29-04-4
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. Provided by e mail. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used for other purposes. Storing equipment in hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Wastewater tank not an integral part of the unit. Wastewater is being plumber through pipe underground at commissary. No evidence of raw sewage on ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
28-09-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw food in hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
52
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No fresh water tank on truck. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat drinks. Reach in cooler operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used for other purposes. Storing equipment in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Wastewater tank not an integral part of the unit. Wastewater is being plumber through pipe underground at commissary. No evidence of raw sewage on ground. **Warning**
28-09-5
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. Provided by e mail. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw food in hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating candy while making pizza. **Warning**
12B-01-4
39
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed with operator to wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed dishes without sanitizer. Discussed with operator to set up three compartment sink with chlorine.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked food operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice chest and soda drinks on floor. And water bottles.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw potatoes in three compartment sink. Operator turned water on to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Abuela Nieves last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Abuela Nieves on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Abuela Nieves?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Abuela Nieves.
How does Abuela Nieves compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Abuela Nieves most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Abuela Nieves' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Abuela Nieves have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Abuela Nieves 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 Abuela Nieves inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Abuela Nieves is inspected around four times per year on average.
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