Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe'
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
52
Score
Public records show five inspections at Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe' stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 23, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of windex stored on prep table next to sandwich press.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in dish area
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in dish area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at sandwich prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
52
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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. Observed sliced ham and cheese without date marking in reach in cooler and chest freezer at back of kitchen. Coached employee on correct procedure**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee unaware of how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coach employee on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink being used to dry wiping cloth. Employee removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sample spoons not inverted at front counter **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in throughout establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on shelf in preparation area not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils stored on cloth near hand wash area at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2018.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cooler area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed single service cups stored on floor in back storage area. Coached employee on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed and provided to employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of reach in cooler soiled at back of kitchen near sandwich presser.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in chest reach in freezer at preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed mop sink without splash guard next to three compartment sink drying board.
08B-36-4
29
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed commercially processed ham and cheese held more than 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee was not able to explained correct washing and sanitizing procedures at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
53B-15-4
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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen area, bathroom, or front counter. Person in charge provided paper towels at hand washing sink at kitchen and bathroom. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 Kevin Urbina, working for more than 60 days with no proof of food hand,ear training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 person in charge with employee reporting agreements via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and single,service carry out boxes stored not inverted at kitchen area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean ice cream scoops stored on cloth at front counter. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Observed mop sink missing splash guard between mop sink and 3 compartment area. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service ice cream cones stored on floor at kitchen area. **Warning**
25-05-4
30
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bathroom and front counter area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Coffee stirrers provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
25-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired on 10-1-2018. Provided paperless licensing handout to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Observed sign on door that states bathroom is not working. Person in charge removed sign. **Corrected On-Site**
32-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe' last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe' on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe'?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe'.
How does Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe' compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe' most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe''s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe' have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe' 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 Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe' inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fabulous Ice Cream & Cafe' is inspected around two times per year on average.
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