Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County

ICE CREAM HEAVEN

17560 NW 27 AVE STE 112, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Oct 21, 2025
City
Miami Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

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.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 24133937

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired from 10/1/2024. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 24133936

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate at the time of the inspection, as per employee manager name is Deshaun Higgs. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 24133935

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sydney and Kenyah hired more that 60 days ago. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24133938

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water. Operator turned on dropper. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-36-4

Detail 23223263

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the back prep area.

10-07-4

Detail 23223265

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water by the front counter. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23223264

Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.

42-01-4

Detail 23223262

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

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-04-4

Detail 22857358

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. On top of prep table there is a portable deep fryer with a spatula and tongs. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22857356

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed no paper towel in the bathroom. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed no paper towel in the bathroom. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22857357

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area. Time Extended

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-04-4

Detail 22640302

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. On top of prep table there is a portable deep fryer with a spatula and tongs. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22640304

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed no paper towel in the bathroom. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22640305

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22640303

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 22419741

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated 10/01/2023.

11-27-4

Detail 22419738

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. Printed form and provided operator. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22419748

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed portable fryer in the back kitchen soiled.

31A-04-4

Detail 22419745

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. On top of prep table there is a portable deep fryer with a spatula and tongs. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22419747

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the bathroom.

53B-01-5

Detail 22419742

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. Observed Gerald as a food employee, hired more than 60 Days with no employee training provided at time of inspection.

11-26-1

Detail 22419746

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 forms for operator. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 22419740

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area.

14-69-4

Detail 22419739

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the reach in freezer at the front counter.

29-27-4

Detail 22419743

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink at kitchen area not connected to any plumbing, unable to use.

42-01-4

Detail 22419744

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

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-04-4

Detail 21849608

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink next to three compartment sink is missing Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21849612

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21849609

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21849610

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21849611

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mop sink soiled Warning

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 20966471

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: At time of call back inspection observed ceiling tiles shows damage in the kitchen. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20966472

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: At time of call back inspection observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 20966473

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: At time of call back inspection observed wet mop is not inverted. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20966470

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: At time of call back inspection observed wet wiping cloth not stored sanitizing solution. Time Extended

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

50-17-2

Detail 20935624

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating without a Current Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was encouraged to pay Business License. Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 20935629

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big 6 was discussed with the Manager. Handout was also provided. Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 20935627

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. Shanta Carey, and Shaun McKenzie. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20935621

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

36-32-5

Detail 20935630

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 20935622

Basic - Employee personal items stored in reach in cooler. Manager discarded food. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20935626

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20935628

Basic - Floor drain in the kitchen soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20935623

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20935632

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

42-01-4

Detail 20935631

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20935625

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the three compartment sink.