Charlie's Ice Cream
510 Hialeah Dr, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332075
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (2 repeats)-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed metal container stored inside hand wash sink wash sink next to service window at front counter. Employee removed metal container at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed several ice cream buckets stored on the floor inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed several employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employees backpack, purse and food stored over preparation table next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee personal items removed items during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Repeat violation
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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.