Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach

Last inspected:

6146 N Us Hwy 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Overview

Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach has accumulated 150 violations across 20 inspections between 2016 and September 2025, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, particularly employee health reporting and policy compliance cited repeatedly across 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 inspections; consumer advisory violations and parasite destruction requirements appeared in the three most recent inspections. The facility has no emergency closures on record. Fire safety violations documented in 2016, 2017, and 2018 involved the use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. A complaint inspection on July 1, 2025 resulted in 42 violations including high-priority findings in consumer advisory, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and time as control; the disposition was Warning Issued. A subsequent complaint inspection on September 5, 2025 documented 12 violations with one high-priority violation each for employee health reporting, consumer advisory, and parasite destruction; this inspection resulted in Call Back - Complied.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
150Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Observed: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Using small household fryer Priority: Reporting
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Tabletop fryer
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 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
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 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
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 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
— 6 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 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
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (9 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
— 1 inspection13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 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
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 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

Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach last inspected?
Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 5, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Parasite destruction.
How many health inspections has Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach had?
Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach find?
Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach was most recently inspected on September 5, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach ever been shut down?
No, Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Armetta's Gelato & Cafe in Apollo Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Massimos Pizza and Subs (2016-2017), Massimos (2018).

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