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CHARLIE'S ICE CREAM

510 HIALEAH DR · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 15, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3685865
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13594038
DBPR license2332075

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of butterscotch cone coating on shelf in next to walk in cooler and freezer at kitchen area. Also observed 3 dented cans of caramel fudge topping under preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 small flying insects flying around mop sink next to back door at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 dirty container stored inside hand wash sink next to service window. Employee removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips expired 09/2022. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside sprinkles case at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal water bottle and iPad on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed assorted ice cream containers stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops inside toppings containers touching the food. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at mini reach in cooler and ice machine door at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in front of mop sink at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitized solution. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.