Surfside, Miami-Dade County

ZOHARS GELATO

9543 HARDING AVE, Surfside, FL 33154

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Oct 30, 2024
City
Surfside
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-11-4

Detail 23319993

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 23167405

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 any food handlers training at establishment for David Zohar and Jonathan Zohar. As per employee, hired for more than 60 days - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: As per employee, still awaiting training booklets. 30 days. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 23167404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 22994119

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice bucket stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed ice bucket. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22994123

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.

53B-01-5

Detail 22994122

Intermediate - 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 any food handlers training at establishment for David Zohar and Jonathan Zohar. As per employee, hired for more than 60 days

31B-03-4

Detail 22994121

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 22994118

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to scoop ice inside of ice machine. Employee removed plastic cup. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22994124

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

25-05-4

Detail 22994120

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.

Mar 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 22722947

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 22722948

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing above reach in cooler at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing above reach in cooler at front counter. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22722946

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door between both doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Observed gap at exterior door between both doors. Time Extended

Mar 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 16

08B-02-4

Detail 22705131

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice cream cones in a clear display box missing over head protection displayed at front counter.

12A-16-4

Detail 22705127

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee walk into establishment and touch clean equipment without washing hands. Owner was coached on hand wash procedures. Corrective Action Taken

50-08-7

Detail 22705129

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without license. As per owner, establishment has been operating for 4 weeks.

31A-09-4

Detail 22705121

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wood counter stored in front of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Wood counter was moved to different location. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22705116

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored inside of hand wash sink at front counter. Owner removed wet wiping cloth from sink.

16-37-1

Detail 22705120

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 22705117

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located behind front counter and 3 compartment sink. Owner provided paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22705130

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-03-4

Detail 22705122

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Owner provided soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22705124

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing above reach in cooler at front counter.

29-18-4

Detail 22705128

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.

35B-01-4

Detail 22705119

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door between both doors.

16-04-4

Detail 22705118

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.observed no drain boards at 3 compartment sink.

31B-04-4

Detail 22705126

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located behind front counter and 3 compartment sink.

29-27-4

Detail 22705123

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink installed at establishment.

42-01-4

Detail 22705125

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.