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DANIELLE GELATO

3444 MAIN HWY # 20, Coconut Grove FL 33133 · 786-338-0323

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2337834
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler cartons of raw shelled eggs stored on top of containers of filling.
High priority/08A-05-6
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at added splitter of mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at kitchen area and sink sinks at dry storage area blocked by carts and storage items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Observed for employee hired less than 1 week. Provided operator with form to complete. Operator completed during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed at front counter boxes of nespresso coffee pods and bottles of water at dry storage area stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout at reach in cooler and freezer units soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups and spoons stored on floor at dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in freezer stored container of chocolate gelato and small cups of strawberry gelato stored uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed at storage area exit door blocked by trash can.
/46-04-4
The state's own report →
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at lobby storage room, raw shelled eggs stored over a baked chocolate cake. Employee removed and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sinks clean at lobby storage room and rear kitchen storage both blocked with cleaning supplies.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at rear chemical storage area. Employee swept up roach and discarded.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in men's bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers and freezers throughout establishment, soiled with food crumbs. Employee began cleaning during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of ice cream cups stored on floor. Employee removed.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for storage area standing reach in coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2024 · At time of callback inspection observed door handles still soiled. Time Extended
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Front counter hand wash sink used at a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for manager Emiliano Rinaldi.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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 for employees Aguilera Yordanis and Lorenzo Kenon hired more than 60 days ago.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for storage area standing reach in coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in cooler interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink blocked by mop bucket. Operator moved the bucket.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed scoops stored next to hand wash sink front counter. Operator moved the scoops to a container.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.