MR.COOL ICE CREAM
10562 SW 8TH ST, Miami FL 33174
Last inspected Dec 12, 2023 · 2 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 10/01/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024018794 | Dec 12, 2023 | Jun 20, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed no proof of written procedures for vomit/diarrea events available.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for Chlorine available.
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. Observed no proof of employee training.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for Zhi Liang hired for more than 60 days.
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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. Observed no proof of employee agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine with accumulation of pink mold-like substance across 3 compartment sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging dry.
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without hand wash after take payment. Discussed with employee about the correct procedures.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 10/01/2023.
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. Observed no proof of written procedures for vomit/diarrea events available.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning utensils used for food service.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for Chlorine available.
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. Observed no proof of employee training.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for Zhi Liang hired for more than 60 days.
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. Observed no proof of employee agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine with accumulation of pink mold-like substance across 3 compartment sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl without handle inside oreo cookie crumble, peanut butter cups and gummy at front counter. Also metal bowl inside flour at storage. Employee removed the bowls from the food items.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice at front counter. Observed removed the handle from the ice.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled top of ice machine. Employee removed the scoop.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle inside coffee container. Employee removed the handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F. Employee discarded the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in hand wash sink at front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor at front counter entrance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coffee, sugar and powder sugar not labeled at waffle station at front counter.
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.