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GELATO GO

1208 E KENNEDY BLVD STE 115, Tampa FL 33602 · 8633770535

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918452
Grade history
OCT 23
NOV 24
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 4 flies in back kitchen by the technogel machine.2 live flies on shelf where cookies are stored and cereal. 2 flies on refrigerator reach in coolers. 1 fly in wall by electrical panel
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Seth Pearson
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit May 22, 2026 · No proof of employee training Time Extended/Return visit May 26, 2026 · Time extended Time Extended
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. Unable to provide certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 22, 2026 · No proof of food manager Time Extended/Return visit May 26, 2026 · Still observed Time Extended
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Were a ice cream machine is stored and plastic buckets
Basic/35B-08-4/Warning/Return visit May 22, 2026 · Still observed under flour bin Time Extended/Return visit May 26, 2026 · Still observed Time Extended
May 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 4 flies in back kitchen by the technogel machine.2 live flies on shelf where cookies are stored and cereal. 2 flies on refrigerator reach in coolers. 1 fly in wall by electrical panel
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning/Return visit May 22, 2026 · 3 live flies still observed in the back storage area by technogel machine and shelf above. Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Seth Pearson
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit May 22, 2026 · No proof of employee training Time Extended
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. Unable to provide certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 22, 2026 · No proof of food manager Time Extended
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Were a ice cream machine is stored and plastic buckets
Basic/35B-08-4/Warning/Return visit May 22, 2026 · Still observed under flour bin Time Extended
May 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 4 flies in back kitchen by the technogel machine.2 live flies on shelf where cookies are stored and cereal. 2 flies on refrigerator reach in coolers. 1 fly in wall by electrical panel
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over pasteurized liquid egg reach in middle grey cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and cream cheese in container. Reach in cooler grey middle cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Seth Pearson
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. Unable to provide certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Were a ice cream machine is stored and plastic buckets
Basic/35B-08-4/Warning
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain
Basic/36-73-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coffee drink in cooler employee moved it.
Basic/12B-13-4
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in reach in cooler stored over multiple ready to eat items, operator moved them to the bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6
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. Sent to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

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.