Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

GELATO-GO

448 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Aug 28, 2025
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23994777

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside HWS, manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23994776

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor located at hallway. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23994778

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed desserts not covered at reach in freezer located at food storage area.

42-01-4

Detail 23994779

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hangover.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-47-4

Detail 23048825

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with water not stored at least 6 inches of the floor.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22496911

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream croissant (70F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per employee 3 hours. Employee moved all croissants to cold holding unit for rapid cooling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed Cream croissant (63F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. Employee moved all croissants to cold holding unit for rapid cooling and placed at reach in freezer. provided operator time as health control form. Time Extended

53B-03-5

Detail 22496910

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with food handlers training from TAP, a provider from Illinois. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: 7233. Observed employee with food handlers training from TAP, a provider from Illinois. Employees have certificates from International Foodservice Executives Asso., but no food handlers training was provided by this company. Operator will get proper training from an approved Florida provider.Time Extended Time Extended

16-54-4

Detail 22496912

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed hot water sanitizing dishmachine with a temperature of 113F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed hot water sanitizing dishmachine with a temperature of 131F. Operator will contact mechanic again to resolve issue. Time Extended

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 22311693

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream croissant (70F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per employee 3 hours. Employee moved all croissants to cold holding unit for rapid cooling. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22311704

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 person in charge with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22311705

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bags and labels inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Items were removed from inside hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22311692

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plate and fork inside hand washing sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22311696

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22311702

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided soap. Warning

53B-03-5

Detail 22311703

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with food handlers training from TAP, a provider from Illinois. Warning

16-54-4

Detail 22311700

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed hot water sanitizing dishmachine with a temperature of 113F. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22311694

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while working with ice cream mixture at kitchen area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22311698

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor at kitchen area and plastic bottle of Gatorade near bathroom entrance. Repeat Violation Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22311695

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22311699

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at sink used by employees at front counter next to coffee machine. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22311701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in freezer at kitchen area near entrance. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22311697

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out drinks containers, plastic spoons, clear shell containers stored on floor at ware washing area. Warning

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 21500466

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink being used as a dump sink, next to coffee machine. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21500468

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar sacks stored on the floor at storage area. And water bottles on the floor. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21500469

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at front area.

22-16-4

Detail 21500467

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside small preparation table at front.

42-01-4

Detail 21500465

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 20890158

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels and napkins stored inside hand sink in back kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 20890156

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-08-4

Detail 20890160

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment, in back kitchen.

08B-47-4

Detail 20890163

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oranges and bags of sugar stored on the floor in back kitchen area.

36-24-5

Detail 20890162

Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling in back kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20890157

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris. Observed interior of hand sink soiled in back kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 20890159

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food containers stored on the floor in back kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 20890161

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 20558450

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Time Extended

Oct 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 16

50-08-7

Detail 20555749

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Owner is Gelato-Go South Beach LLC. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20555757

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back kitchen prep area-butter (56°F - cold-holding at room temperature ) Display case on front counter- pizza (74°F - holding at room temperature ); ham sandwiches (61°F - holding at room temperature )

03B-01-6

Detail 20555750

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter near coffee machine-milk (117°F - hot-holding at room temperature )

31A-11-4

Detail 20555743

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups stored in the sink in the back kitchen area.

16-37-1

Detail 20555742

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 20555745

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen prep area.

05-08-4

Detail 20555746

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-03-4

Detail 20555751

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen prep area.

02C-02-5

Detail 20555744

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared at other location and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts made at there other location not date marked. 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 not date marked.

24-05-4

Detail 20555748

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, stored in back kitchen prep area.

35B-08-4

Detail 20555754

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment, in back prep kitchen.

08B-47-4

Detail 20555752

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of oranges stored on the floor in the back kitchen prep area.

05-09-4

Detail 20555756

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer inside reach in cooler on front counter.

31B-04-4

Detail 20555747

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, inside employees/customer restroom.

25-05-4

Detail 20555753

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups stored on the floor in back kitchen area.

21-12-4

Detail 20555755

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.