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CHARLIE'S ICE CREAM

With 6 documented inspections, CHARLIE'S ICE CREAM in HIALEAH has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

510 HIALEAH DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/16/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13596328

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Still observed all around preparation area. **Time Extended**

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13594038

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5: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
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around preparation area. Warning
  • 40-06-5: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
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. Warning
  • 08B-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
  • 10-01-5: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
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in front of mop sink at kitchen area. Warning
  • 21-12-4: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
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Warning
  • 01B-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
  • 35A-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
  • 31A-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
  • 16-37-1: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

9/15/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13459149

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 in toppings containers at reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with fallen ice cream scoops. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clear bowls at walk up window not inverted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sinks with evidence of ice cream remnants. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**

7/11/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10939929

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer. Warning
  • 10-01-5: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 in toppings containers at reach in cooler. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with fallen ice cream scoops. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clear bowls at walk up window not inverted. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sinks with evidence of ice cream remnants. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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 employees Dalvis and Ronaldo hired more than 60 days with no proof of training available. Warning

7/1/2024· 1y 8mo ago

1 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with strawberries fruits stored on the floor inside walk in freezer.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb, located near the exit door.

2/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8382818

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in Oreo cookies container in walk in cooler, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5: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 in Oreo cookies,snickers and Twix topping containers, employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(998 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Store

Restaurant Features

Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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