Armetta's Gelato & Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
74
Score
Armetta's Gelato & Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment drain line draining into handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Apollo Beach restaurants, the typical score is 67; Armetta's Gelato & Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 47 F, Prosciutto 47 F in reach in cooler, employee placed down in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Milk 45 F **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food without restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
74
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 47 F, Prosciutto 47 F in reach in cooler, employee placed down in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from ice machine going into handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Franco Armetta **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near register. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in lychee. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food without restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table through kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
32
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line going into handwash sink next to ice machine.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired food handler certification.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 66 F.
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of powder not labeled.
02D-01-5
58
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
43
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 48 F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked. Discussed with operator to place milk back in cooler after using it.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 Compartment Sink, discuss with operator hand washing procedure.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with dollie, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for raw salmon, operator printed and posted consumer advisory at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor near drink coolers.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment near microwave.
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Armetta's Gelato & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Armetta's Gelato & Cafe on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Armetta's Gelato & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment drain line draining into handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Armetta's Gelato & Cafe.
How does Armetta's Gelato & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?
Armetta's Gelato & Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Apollo Beach average of 67.
Has Armetta's Gelato & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Armetta's Gelato & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Armetta's Gelato & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Armetta's Gelato & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Armetta's Gelato & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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