DUA GELATO & COFFEE
2484 N FEDERAL HWY, Lighthouse Point FL 33064 · 754-307-2068
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 57 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022. Operator renewed during visit, confirmation #237252852
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023061802 | Oct 19, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed clear hinged food containers stored on floor at front counter.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator added lid.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator removed.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. 23 live small flying insects resting on wall underneath food prep sink at front counter food prep. 2. 10 live small flying insects at the front counter under hand wash sink in the food prep area. 3. 1 live small flying insect flying above the triple sink around clean utensil rack in the food prep area. 4. 3 live small flying insects resting on wall behind ice machine at the front counter food prep area. 5. One live small flying insect crawling around toppings at toppings station in the food prep area.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the front counter.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in the dining room.
Oct 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. 23 live small flying insects resting on wall underneath food prep sink at front counter food prep. 2. 10 live small flying insects at the front counter under hand wash sink in the food prep area. 3. 1 live small flying insect flying above the triple sink around clean utensil rack in the food prep area. 4. 3 live small flying insects resting on wall behind ice machine at the front counter food prep area. 5. One live small flying insect crawling around toppings at toppings station in the food prep area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022. Operator renewed during visit, confirmation #237252852
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. Provided Big 6 poster.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream at the front counter reach in cooler, open 5 days ago per operator, no date marking. Operator date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. The rim around the warmer for tapioca pearls.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wire basket inside basin at the hand-sink at the front counter. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter and hand wash sink in prep area. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the prep area. Operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the hand wash sink at the front counter. Operator labeled "bleach".
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the front counter.
Accumulation of dead small flying insects. 1. Five dead small flying insects in the bottom of front counter prep area two door refrigerator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense simple syrup. Operator removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in the dining room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal mounds stored on bagged tea at food prep table in the prep area.
Food stored on floor. Opened bag of brown sugar stored on the floor in the storage area. 1. Five gallon bucket of simple syrup stored on the floor by food prep table. Operator removed. 2. Two boxes of candy stored under prep table in prep area.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee personal items stored on stove top in the prep area.
Soiled floors at the front counter, prep, and storage areas.
Stored food not covered. 1. Ice cream stored uncovered in the front counter reach in freezer chest. 2. Five gallon bucket of simple syrup stored uncovered by food prep table in prep area. 3. Opened box with opened bagged oreo crumble stored at food prep table in prep area.
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.