Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
55
Score
Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes has been inspected six times since 2022. Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes was last inspected on Oct 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Lakes restaurant, which scores around 73. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at preparation area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 employee Iriana Villalobos with no proof of training, as per employee she has been working for about 90 days.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at preparation area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tasting wooden spoons not stored with the food contact part inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler located at front counter.
29-49-6
55
Nov 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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. Yenisel Gonzalez working about a year with no proof of training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic item stored in the hand wash sink located at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Adrian Lopez no proof of Manager food safety training.
53A-01-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front counter, no paper towels.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Nov 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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/ **Corrected On-Site**
50-08-7
Intermediate - 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. Provided via email to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided to operator via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling cover soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of napkins stored on the floor located by the dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
52
Sep 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 change Ownership 3 month's ago. New owner Alina and Aria Inc. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by 3 compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed next to ice cream serve station. **Warning**
10-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes.
How does Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 73.
Has Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes 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 Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ben and Jerry's Miami Lakes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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