Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Coconut Grove sits at 68, putting Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout establishment soiled with dust build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at rear kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled at front counter. Observed storage shelves under front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
78
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed at bathroom 1 live, small flying insect crawl on baseboard. Observed at dish machine 6 live, small flying insects flying and landing on walls and ceiling around dish machine. Observed at front counter 8+ live, small flying insects crawling on ceiling around nitrogen machine installed in ceiling. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to locate manager certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout establishment soiled with dust build up. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at rear kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled at front counter. Observed storage shelves under front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
61
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle POS system to take orders for customers then proceeded to make ice creams with no hand wash. Observed employee handle cellphone then proceed to add toppings and scoop ice cream from mixer no hand wash.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sinks clean used to store soiled ice cream scoops.
31A-11-4
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. Observed expired for Yunes 8/24.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled with spilled ice cream mix under dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 boxes of ice cream mix stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed soiled mixers stored in soiled mixing bowl at front counter.
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled at front counter. Observed storage shelves under front counter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter mini fridge.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
45
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Handout was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. The Food Employee Reporting Agreement form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at ware washing area.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sliced strawberries containers stored in walk in freezer floor. Operator moved the product to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water at hand wash sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink located next to the shelf ware washing area. And leaking water from the refrigerator sister in walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
29-11-4
43
Nov 18, 2022
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled,by the ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the dish machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed togo food containers stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment.
36-02-5
67
Nov 2, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hugo Orta, Diana Guevara, Christ Perez.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice cream tank shake mix.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Front counter area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food Inside walk in cooler not labeled.
40-06-5
70
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream.
How does Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Coconut Grove?
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Coconut Grove average of 68.
Has Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.
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