Abuela's Kitchen Latin American

1917 Ne 168 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Abuela's Kitchen Latin American has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Abuela's Kitchen Latin American scores about where you'd expect for a North Miami Beach restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed ladder and to go containers stored in the bathroom.
24-13-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
31B-04-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back storage area by exit door not organized.
33-34-4
70
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
95
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan has dust.
23-03-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Abuela's Kitchen Latin American last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Abuela's Kitchen Latin American on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Abuela's Kitchen Latin American?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Abuela's Kitchen Latin American.

How does Abuela's Kitchen Latin American compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Abuela's Kitchen Latin American most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Abuela's Kitchen Latin American's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Abuela's Kitchen Latin American 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's Kitchen Latin American 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's Kitchen Latin American inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Abuela's Kitchen Latin American is inspected around two times per year on average.