Gelato Dolce Vita
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
Gelato Dolce Vita, located at 5251 E Brown Rd in Mesa, AZ, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 7, 2026. The inspection identified one critical and one minor violation concerning equipment food-contact surfaces and designated employee accommodations. This most recent inspection aligns with the facility's historical pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes across four recorded inspections.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed stagnant water with buildup of gelato debris in top section of gelato machine
4-602.11(A-D)
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
Inspector notes: Observed several personal employee food and beverages stored throughout kitchen. Please designate an area for personal items to be stored to prevent contamination
6-403.11
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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