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DULCINEA ICE CREAM

12224 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33184 · 786 558 4434

Last inspected Jul 30, 2025 · 3 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2334536
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Discussed and provided to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Discussed and provided to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles show water damage at kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon inside cookie container at front counter with handle in contact with product. Employee removed the spoon.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned plastic containers on storage rack at kitchen.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by chest freezer and boxes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen.
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. Discussed and provided to person in charge.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside crunchy cake filling container. Employee removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage over dry storage.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers stored on storage shelve next to back exit door.
Basic/16-46-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles inside walk in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4

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.