Ice Cream Heaven
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Ice Cream Heaven six times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Gardens restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired from 10/1/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate at the time of the inspection, as per employee manager name is Deshaun Higgs. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sydney and Kenyah hired more that 60 days ago. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water. Operator turned on dropper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
67
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water by the front counter. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the back prep area.
36-36-4
82
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. On top of prep table there is a portable deep fryer with a spatula and tongs. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed no paper towel in the bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed no paper towel in the bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed no paper towel in the bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. On top of prep table there is a portable deep fryer with a spatula and tongs. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
74
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated 10/01/2023.
50-17-3
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. Printed forms for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Printed form and provided operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed portable fryer in the back kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from the back prep area next to 3 compartment sink. On top of prep table there is a portable deep fryer with a spatula and tongs. **Repeat Violation**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the bathroom.
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 Gerald as a food employee, hired more than 60 Days with no employee training provided at time of inspection.
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the reach in freezer at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink at kitchen area not connected to any plumbing, unable to use.
29-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing in the back prep area.
36-32-5
39
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink next to three compartment sink is missing **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mop sink soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ice Cream Heaven last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ice Cream Heaven on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ice Cream Heaven?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ice Cream Heaven.
How does Ice Cream Heaven compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Ice Cream Heaven most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Ice Cream Heaven's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ice Cream Heaven have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ice Cream Heaven means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ice Cream Heaven inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ice Cream Heaven is inspected around two times per year on average.
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