Vero Gelato

417 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

High Risk

Vero Gelato appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Vero Gelato trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The owner paid during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food handlers listed below rinsing utensils in the hand washing sink . **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner put brought paper. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The owner brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a plastic spray bottle with a purple liquid. The owner labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of plastic water bottles on the floor in the back room.

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several cases of to go containers on the floor in the back room.

25-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three plastic squeeze bottles with different sauces inside not labeled. The owner labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside handsink by the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine located next to handsink t front counter.

10-08-5

Aug 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

7 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue chemical substance, not labeled, stored on kitchen counter.

41-17-4

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

16-37-1

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. Printed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup in Spanish, provided to employee.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at time of inspection

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink and restroom used by food employees.

31B-02-4

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. Printed employee reporting agreement form in Spanish, provided to employee.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the time of inspection.

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vero Gelato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vero Gelato on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vero Gelato?

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

How does Vero Gelato compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Vero Gelato most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Vero Gelato's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Vero Gelato have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Vero Gelato 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 Vero Gelato inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vero Gelato is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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