La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops

3640 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33309-5267

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops was last inspected on Sep 3, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Compared to other Oakland Park restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with granulated sugar.

10-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed granulated sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main kitchen- observed ice buildup in deep freezer.

14-69-4

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

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

53A-01-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops 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 La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Artesanal Ice Cream & Pops is inspected around two times per year on average.

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