Tri Gelato
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Tri Gelato, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Tri Gelato on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed no food protection manager certificate at the time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed no employee training available at the time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
47
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided via email to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At the time of the inspection no food manager certificate available for Juan Eduardo Choquehuanca. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. At the time of the inspection observed Maria Choquehuanca and Darla Sifuentes with no flood handler certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At the time of the callback Darla Sifuentes no longer works at establishment. Observed Maria Choquehuanca with no food handler certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided via email to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
64
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. Provided via email to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. At the time of the inspection observed Maria Choquehuanca and Darla Sifuentes with no flood handler certificate.
53B-01-5
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. Provided via email to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
58
May 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar and powdered milk stored on floor at dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator with poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area and at front counter.
31B-04-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tri Gelato last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tri Gelato on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tri Gelato?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tri Gelato.
How does Tri Gelato compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Tri Gelato most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Tri Gelato's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tri Gelato have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tri Gelato 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 Tri Gelato inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tri Gelato is inspected around three times per year on average.
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