Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
23
Score
Going back to 2022, Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 11, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside: milk (56F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (59F - Cold Holding). As per operator; items have been in cooler for multiple days.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside: milk (56F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (59F - Cold Holding). As per operator; items have been in cooler for multiple days.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle customer and charge them, continue with new customer without handwash or glove change. Inspector went over hand wash techniques with employee.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers and freezers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed under cooler floor soiled.
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple tiles in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside: milk (56F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (59F - Cold Holding).
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed at counter.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at chest freezer at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper next to hand sink stored behind chocolate syrup dispenser.
35B-02-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light shield damaged and 1 shield missing in dining area.
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
23
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Food Manager certificate for Felipe Grabiel by National Registry of Food Safety Professionals expired on 08-26-2020. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Food Manager certificate for Felipe Grabiel by National Registry of Food Safety Professionals expired on 08-26-2020. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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. The form of food reporting agreement was provided. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tile show water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tile show water damage. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
74
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 70°F. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Food Manager certificate for Felipe Grabiel by National Registry of Food Safety Professionals expired on 08-26-2020. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at three compartment sink at 70°F.
27-06-4
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. The form of food reporting agreement was provided. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tile show water damage.
36-32-5
50
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2022. Operator paid the license at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number 27265178. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Manager certificate for Felipe Grabiel by National Registry of Food Safety Professionals expired on 08-26-2020. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at three compartment sink at 74°F, ran for about 3 minutes at 74°F **Warning**
27-06-4
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. The form of food reporting agreement was provided. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand sink at 75°F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor next to register. **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent by email to the operator the chocking poster
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled with black debris **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream.
How does Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream 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 Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.
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