Gelato Go

321 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Gelato Go appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Gelato Go's record stops at Jan 12, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Gelato Go trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometers soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized he thermometers. **Corrected On-Site**

22-12-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed the cloth in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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.

11-07-5

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. Emailed handouts.

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. Emailed handouts.

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the food containers in the preparation area soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket reading +200ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink in the preparation area. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

16-37-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gelato Go last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gelato Go on file is from Jan 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Gelato Go compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Gelato Go most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Gelato Go's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gelato Go have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gelato Go means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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