SERENDIPITY CREAMERY
9457 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · 305-865-1506
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Poster was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $0
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020011496 | Dec 20, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 | — |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed probe thermometer to check cold temperatures not functioning because the battery is expired.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee water cup on prep table next to clean blenders.
Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream gallons on walk in freezer floor.
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Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. observed dumpster in disrepair ( lid and bottom side)
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dirty air conditioning filter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food residue on walls at the back prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel in a container at the front Employee add water with chlorine immediately.
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in stored container of chocolate chips.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind fixed equipment throughout.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of ice cream bases stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed at shared dumpster, lid missing.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at bathroom hand sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of ice cream cups stored on floor at front counter. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at back room area walls
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk containers in side of double door reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at 3 compartments sink. Employee was trained on proper hand washing at hand wash sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification expired for Nicole Parvata as of 11/11/2024.
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 food handlers training for Jesica Proetto and Nadia Fretes.
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 food employee reporting agreements signed by Jesica Proetto and Nadia Fretes. Observed forms posted on wall with no signatures.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls around back room soiled with dust debris.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Poster was provided to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand washing sink in kitchen area. Employee removed it.
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. Form was provided to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom no soap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under the shelves in kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with ice cream mix on the floo inside walk in freezer.
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.