Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium six times, with records going back to 2023. Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium was last inspected on Sep 11, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for Laura expired 07/2025.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container storing ice scoops in water inside HWS. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both white chest freezers.

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipes at three compartment sink and handwash sink.

29-11-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by the entrance door.

36-36-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed empty ice cooler stored on floor next to hand washing sink.

24-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed AC unit leaking next to entrance.

14-11-5

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket 0ppm. Manager corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-40-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium 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 Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Scuba Scoops Ice Cream - Miami Seaquarium is inspected around two times per year on average.

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