Dua Gelato & Coffee
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Dua Gelato & Coffee six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to one violation per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Lighthouse Point sits at 80, putting Dua Gelato & Coffee on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Nov 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. 23 live small flying insects resting on wall underneath food prep sink at front counter food prep. 2. 10 live small flying insects at the front counter under hand wash sink in the food prep area. 3. 1 live small flying insect flying above the triple sink around clean utensil rack in the food prep area. 4. 3 live small flying insects resting on wall behind ice machine at the front counter food prep area. 5. One live small flying insect crawling around toppings at toppings station in the food prep area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: 1. One live small flying insect flying in the dining area. 2. One live small flying insect resting on wall above triple sink. 3. One live small flying insect flying around prep area. Operator killed flies during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Same. Machine off and defrosting. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in the dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Uncovered. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
78
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. 23 live small flying insects resting on wall underneath food prep sink at front counter food prep. 2. 10 live small flying insects at the front counter under hand wash sink in the food prep area. 3. 1 live small flying insect flying above the triple sink around clean utensil rack in the food prep area. 4. 3 live small flying insects resting on wall behind ice machine at the front counter food prep area. 5. One live small flying insect crawling around toppings at toppings station in the food prep area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022. Operator renewed during visit, confirmation #237252852 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the prep area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the hand wash sink at the front counter. Operator labeled "bleach". **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Provided Big 6 poster. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Heavy whipping cream at the front counter reach in cooler, open 5 days ago per operator, no date marking. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. The rim around the warmer for tapioca pearls. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wire basket inside basin at the hand-sink at the front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter and hand wash sink in prep area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. 1. Ice cream stored uncovered in the front counter reach in freezer chest. 2. Five gallon bucket of simple syrup stored uncovered by food prep table in prep area. 3. Opened box with opened bagged oreo crumble stored at food prep table in prep area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in the dining room. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead small flying insects. 1. Five dead small flying insects in the bottom of front counter prep area two door refrigerator. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense simple syrup. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal mounds stored on bagged tea at food prep table in the prep area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Opened bag of brown sugar stored on the floor in the storage area. 1. Five gallon bucket of simple syrup stored on the floor by food prep table. Operator removed. 2. Two boxes of candy stored under prep table in prep area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee personal items stored on stove top in the prep area. **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Soiled floors at the front counter, prep, and storage areas. **Warning**
36-10-4
23
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Confirmation #226007137 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm. Water added and retested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels replaced at hand sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup in sugar container on dry storage shelves, **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, box of cookie pieces on floor in back kitchen.
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dua Gelato & Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dua Gelato & Coffee on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dua Gelato & Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dua Gelato & Coffee.
How does Dua Gelato & Coffee compare to other restaurants in Lighthouse Point?
Dua Gelato & Coffee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lighthouse Point average of 80.
Has Dua Gelato & Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dua Gelato & Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dua Gelato & Coffee 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 Dua Gelato & Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dua Gelato & Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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