Whip N Dip Ice Cream Shop
1407 Sunset Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2321760
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-33
- Complaint after follow-up on Aug 6Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score47
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 6, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed whip cream 55°F Cold Holding, since prior day.
Administrative complaint
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed whip cream 55°F Cold Holding.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Basic9
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Observed ambient temp of 55°F.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
- First visitAug 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed reach in with ambient temp if 51°F; the following TCS foods stored inside: whole milk (46°F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (46°F - Cold Holding), as per operator, since prior day.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed reach in with ambient temp if 51°F; the following TCS foods stored inside: whole milk (46°F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (46°F - Cold Holding), as per operator, since prior day.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 5 live flies on cases of ice cream cones and to go bags in kitchen area outside of walk in.
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Basic9
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Observed ice cream sandwiches and cakes missing required information.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed in multiple freezers and cooler.
Repeat violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in with ambient temp if 51°F; the following TCS foods stored inside: whole milk (46°F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (46°F - Cold Holding), as per operator, since prior day.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at back door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Repeat violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed dust accumulation.
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed above restroom.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.