How many health inspections has ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE had?

ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE ever been shut down?

No, ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE are: Outer openings protected, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE

6146 N US HWY 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PJF3 LLC · License: SEA3917573

ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE in Apollo Beach, FL has 18 inspections on record with 131 total violations (7.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

131Violations

0Closures

Data current as of September 4, 2024

Inspection History (18)

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Aug 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Jul 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Aug 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 5, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Jul 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 11, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 11, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 31, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE had?: ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE ever been shut down?: No, ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at ARMETTA'S GELATO & CAFE are: Outer openings protected, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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