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GELATO & CO

1201 E LAS OLAS BLVD UNIT 1207, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 754-701-4825

Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1625490
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
OCT 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 25 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
High/low unit - Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed fresh vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scoop in front counter hand sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter - sanitizer and window cleaner. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 13, 2025 · Observed same. Admin Complaint
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves and prepared a customer drink order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat peanut butter and pumpkin purée in 3 door reach in. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by triple sink blocked by items. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee handled ice-cream cone no gloves.
High priority/12A-18-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter area. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/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.