Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie

141 Melody Ln, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Italian
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2023
58
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 12, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 12, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie's latest score of 58 falls below the Fort Pierce average of 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Item stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. House hold stove and hood. Redraw plans and submit a plan for file. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad, pasta salad employee states made 4 days ago
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
22-20-5
58
Feb 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
82
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie on file is from Jul 12, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie.

How does Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.