Danielle Gelato

3444 Main Hwy # 20, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Italian

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Danielle Gelato has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jul 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Coconut Grove restaurant, which scores around 68. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at lobby storage room, raw shelled eggs stored over a baked chocolate cake. Employee removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sinks clean at lobby storage room and rear kitchen storage both blocked with cleaning supplies.

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at rear chemical storage area. Employee swept up roach and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in men's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers and freezers throughout establishment, soiled with food crumbs. Employee began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of ice cream cups stored on floor. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for storage area standing reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: At time of callback inspection observed door handles still soiled. **Time Extended**

23-24-4

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for manager Emiliano Rinaldi. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

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 for employees Aguilera Yordanis and Lorenzo Kenon hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Front counter hand wash sink used at a dump sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in cooler interior soiled. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for storage area standing reach in coolers. **Warning**

23-24-4

Oct 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink blocked by mop bucket. Operator moved the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed scoops stored next to hand wash sink front counter. Operator moved the scoops to a container. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Danielle Gelato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Danielle Gelato on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Danielle Gelato?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Danielle Gelato.

How does Danielle Gelato compare to other restaurants in Coconut Grove?

Danielle Gelato most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Coconut Grove average of 68.

Has Danielle Gelato's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Danielle Gelato have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Danielle Gelato means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Danielle Gelato inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Danielle Gelato is inspected around two times per year on average.

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