ANITA LA MAMMA DEL GELATO
19001 BISCAYNE BLVD #19015A, Aventura FL 33180 · 917.202.8438
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Observed establishment open and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed Handwash sink behind front counter used to wash dishes. Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Advised person in charge that dishes must be washed using proper method in approved 3 compartment sink. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Observed employee taking customer order, washing dishes and preparing order using the same glove. Advised person in charge If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation.
Handwash sink behind front counter used to wash dishes. Advised person in charge that dishes must be washed using proper method in approved 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink behind front counter used to wash dishes. Also spray nozzle installed on hand washing sink. Advised person in charge that sink cannot be used for purposes other than handwashing.
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Handwash sink in ware wash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to sanitizer bucket being stored inside.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Cardboard used to line shelves in reach in freezer. Person in charge removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Feb 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed establishment open and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
Observed Handwash sink behind front counter used for warewashing. Advised person in charge that ware washing can only be conducted in approved 3 compartment sink.
Observed Handwash sink behind front counter with spray nozzle installed to rinse dishes. Advised person in charge that ware washing can only be conducted in approved 3 compartment sink and that hand washing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in cooler.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed Handwash sink behind front counter used as a dump sink.
Observed tools stored on shelf and wall next to food in dry storage area. Advised that the Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in this area that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used to wash fruit.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense coconut powder. Manager removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee not sanitizing dishes after washing them in hand washing sink on front counter. Advised manager that dishes must be washed in 3 compartment sink and sanitized properly. He instructed employee to take all to back to properly rewash and sanitize.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing dishes in hand washing sink on front counter. Advised manager and he instructed employee to take all to back to properly rewash and sanitize.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Required employee and manager training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Manager showed me pictures of certificates from cell phone.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in dining room.
Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee began working preparing gelato with out washing hands only placing on gloves. Advised and employee washed hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink. Manager instructed employee to remove.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse knife in hand washing sink located behind front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean plastic containers being stored on floor on side on prep table in warewash area.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed cigarettes being stored on plastic containers in prep area. Manager removed.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handles missing from hand washing sink in warewash/ prep area. Manager added back.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in prep area. Manager moved to shelf.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.