Snow Kool
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Snow Kool has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which Snow Kool's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat products at glass door reach in cooler closest to rear exit. Operator removed eggs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, front counter and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink at warewashing area with a slow drain. Operator fixed drain during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of rice not labeled at dry storage area.
02D-01-5
64
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed tuna in ROP done onsite not frozen during the process. Operator discarded product.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna in ROP done onsite not frozen during the process. Operator discarded product.
01B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw frozen chicken stored on floor next to chest freezer. Employee removed and placed on preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer near dining area.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior and shelves of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with debris.
22-16-4
61
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce at reach-in cooler at back of kitchen.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass containers inside hand washing sink at warewashing area. Containers were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to scoop rice at rice container at back of kitchen area. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at warewashing area and front counter.
36-37-5
70
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade towel paper used in direct contact with food. Observed towel paper in contact with food at front counter. Couched manager on correct procedure. Manager had paper towels removed and used deli paper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid spray at back of store. Manager removed can from store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container on front of hand washing sink at back of kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs and chicken with no date marking. As per manager, prepared twice a week. Couched manager on date marking procedure.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean ice cream spatulas stored between handwashing sink and preparation table at front counter. Spatulas were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-55-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense rice at rice container at back of kitchen. Manager removed bowl. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
47
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca (79F - Hot Holding) located at front counter, holding at room temperature, less than 4 hours. Advised to submerge container in ice to maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons stored in handwash sink located behind front counter. Spoons were removed from inside sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with a yellow chemical substance not labeled locate next to handwash sink, across from three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cup stored in a container of dry rice, towards back kitchen area. Employee removed cup from rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout restaurant establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at front counter.
21-04-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives located towards front counter.
14-55-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located near three compartment sink.
36-27-5
55
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the reach in cooler in the dining room. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
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. Poster provided via email.
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter area and throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the three freezers in the dining room. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at a water temperature of 78°F. The cook poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled at the front counter area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles and plastic containers in the preparation cooler at the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork and fish over vegetables in the reach in cooler by the restroom.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan of cut onions in the sink located by the kitchen entrance. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a large container of rice. The chef removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer in the back room.
14-69-4
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 a scoop handle touching the rice in a large container in the back room. The chef moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled by the front line entrance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers and squeeze bottles not labeled throughout the kitchen and back room.
02D-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snow Kool last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snow Kool on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snow Kool?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Snow Kool.
How does Snow Kool compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Snow Kool most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Snow Kool's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Snow Kool have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Snow Kool 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 Snow Kool inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snow Kool is inspected around two times per year on average.
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