Serendipity Creamery
9457 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332300
What drove the grade
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 14 routine inspection1 intermediate, 7 basic (4 repeats)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 14, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Observed probe thermometer to check cold temperatures not functioning because the battery is expired.
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed ice cream gallons on walk in freezer floor.
Repeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed open employee water cup on prep table next to clean blenders.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet towel in a container at the front Employee add water with chlorine immediately.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. observed dumpster in disrepair ( lid and bottom side)
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed food residue on walls at the back prep area.
Repeat violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Observed dirty air conditioning filter.
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.