REDLAND ICE CREAM & BAKERY
24810 SW 177 AVE, Homestead FL 33031
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 100+ roach droppings inside of cabinets and on holes inside wall above triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026013694 | Feb 20, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in dish area.
Feb 21, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over sauces inside reach in cooler in back area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of fryer box soiled with grease buildup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed wooden cutting board with deep cut marks in back prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled with grease buildup.
Feb 20, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over sauces inside reach in cooler in back area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on top of in use oven and on the side of oven door in back prep area. Observed 6 live roaches crawling on wall at dish area and inside triple sink. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on clean containers inside cabinet above triple sink. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on floor underneath mop sink in back prep area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor inside of AC closet near back door.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 100+ roach droppings inside of cabinets and on holes inside wall above triple sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of fryer box soiled with grease buildup.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to dish area. Operator provided paper towels.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed wooden cutting board with deep cut marks in back prep area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches underneath triple sink. Observed 2 dead roaches inside cabinet above triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled with grease buildup.
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in back area next to prep table with mixer and under hand sink in dish area.
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/2025.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Osmary.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in freezer broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in back area next to prep table with mixer and under hand sink in dish area.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator washed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked chicken inside the reach in freezer not date marked.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the hand wash sink with mold like substance in the kitchen area.
Dec 5, 2024□ 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification expired 2/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink and at the front counter.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer of any kind available. Employee went to buy a bottle of chlorine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage over preparation area in the kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed next to the cutting board. Employee removed it.
Stored food not covered. Observed French fries not covered inside the reach in cooler.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Observed French fries inside reach in cooler not covered.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator placed chicken at the bottom.
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. Operator printed it and displayed it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator took can opener to 3 compartment sink.
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. Operator printed the form and gave it to her employees to sign.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceilings with water damaged over the preparation table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoon not stored inverted. Operator stored them inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed French fries inside the reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sugar not identified. Operator labeled it.
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.