I SCREAM GELATO
211 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 720.251.5537
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
SEP 24
JUL 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2022.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the food handler at the front counter washing utensils in the hand washing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with a blue liquid.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a plastic container of sugar. A cook removed them.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter and both restrooms.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid during the inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large plastic container and a broom in the sink by the triple sink. The owner removed it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal cup and scrubbing pad in the sink at the front counter. The food handler removed it.
Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with a pink liquid not labeled at the front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a bag of flour. The food handler removed it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed the shelves next to the glass door upright cooler are approximately 2to3 inches above the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 12 pans on the front counter with different toppings not labeled.
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handisnk by front counter.
Sep 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handisnk by front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handisnk by front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler behind register.
Aug 22, 2023Administrative 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2022.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on front counter not in sanitizing solution. Manager placed them in sanitizing buckets.
Aug 22, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the time of inspection.
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.