Zohars Gelato

9543 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Zohars Gelato stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

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

That's lower than the typical Surfside restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 more than 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present.

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter stored used under time as a public health control with no written procedures. Form was provided via email.

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in cook line used to stored black containers. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.

23-03-4

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cracked raw shells eggs (60 F - Cold Holding) on melted ice at grill station. As per manager for less than 4 hours. Manager placed cracked raw shell eggs in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed single service plastic utensils for customer self-service not protected to prevent contamination on top counter.

25-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill station soiled.

36-27-5

May 1, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean containers stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen.

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed towel.

21-04-4

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Observed no proof of any food handlers training at establishment for David Zohar and Jonathan Zohar. As per employee, hired for more than 60 days - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: As per employee, still awaiting training booklets. 30 days. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**

33-11-4

Mar 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zohars Gelato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zohars Gelato on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zohars Gelato?

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

How does Zohars Gelato compare to other restaurants in Surfside?

Zohars Gelato most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Surfside average of 74.

Has Zohars Gelato's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zohars 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 Zohars Gelato inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zohars Gelato is inspected around two times per year on average.

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