FABULOUS ICE CREAM & CAFE #2
3818 SW 137 AVE, Miami FL 33175 · 305-646-1708
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS next to 3 compartment sink with boxes in front.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink, manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working behind front counter. And customer bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks on top back exit door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license 10-01-24 displayed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over whipping cream in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a non food grade brush at coffee station.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flans and chocolate tarts at front counter display cooler do not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed water bottle stored in reach in freezer with service product.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle inside reach in freezer. Employee removed it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop, not stored inverted to dry.
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat product. Operator moved eggs to bottom of shelf at walk-in 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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic lids inside hand washing sink next to ware washing sink. Person in charge removed lids.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ware washing sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.
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. Provided operator with reporting agreements. Operator signed agreements during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ice cream mixtures held more than 24 hours not date marked at walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct process.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2020.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of milk and cream mixture stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Operator removed plastic containers from floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink near ware washing sink not having sufficient water pressure when hot water knob is turned. Cold water was measured at 85F in less than a minute.
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.