ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE
6146 N US HWY 41, Apollo Beach FL 33572 · 610-509-1051
Last inspected Sep 5, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
SEP 24
JUL 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 47 F, Prosciutto 47 F in reach in cooler, employee placed down in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food without restraint.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 47 F, Prosciutto 47 F in reach in cooler, employee placed down in cooler.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from ice machine going into handwash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Franco Armetta
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near register.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food without restraint.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in lychee.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Above 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table through kitchen.
Sep 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line going into handwash sink next to ice machine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired food handler certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 66 F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of powder not labeled.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pizza sauce in dry storage.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 54 F in reach in cooler, operator turned temperature down on cooler.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection
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.operator printed and had employee sign at time of inspection.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of pizza sauce in dry storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Drinks and chips on floor behind reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers not inverted in dry storage.
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.