Ben & Jerry's

1631 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Ben & Jerry's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jul 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Ben & Jerry's latest score of 74 sits above the Miami Beach average of 69. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the hand washing sink sink at the front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes in the wall the hand washing sink in the back room.
36-24-5
74
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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. Form provided via email. **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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
61
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben & Jerry's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben & Jerry's?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ben & Jerry's.

How does Ben & Jerry's compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Ben & Jerry's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Ben & Jerry's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben & Jerry's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ben & Jerry's 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 & Jerry's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben & Jerry's is inspected around two times per year on average.