Divino Gelato Cafe

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 12, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Date marking missing on open containers of deli sliced ham and cheese.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Frozen egg patties were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered in True Freezer.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination. Action Taken: Egg patties covered during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-service items observed to be stored on the ground in the back storage area.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination. Action Taken: Single service items were picked up and placed on shelving units in storage room.

     Code 4-903.12

2. May 7, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Whipped cream, half and half, and tapioca balls on the counter cold held at 52, 49, and 60°F respectively .

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: All items were placed back in the cooler.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Canoli filling is being improperly thawed by sitting on the counter at room temperature.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Action Taken: Canoli filling was placed in the refrigerator.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Core

     LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

     Two areas of ceiling lights located in back prep area are not shielded.

     Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

     Code 6-202.11

3. Jun 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Whipped cream in cooler next to handsink at 54*F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Action Taken: TCS food (whipped cream) moved to functional cooler.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Food container being filled at handsink.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Do not use handsink for any other purpose. Action Taken: Container removed from handsink.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoop stored with handle in ice.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

     Utensils being stored/dried on dry towel.

     Correction: Discontinue storing clean equipment on absorbent material.

     Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Door gasket torn on undercounter cooler next to handsink. Shelf to right of handsink and over front oven deteriorating. Water at bottom of cooler by espresso machine.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Replace door gasket.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Single service items stored on the floor in the side storage room.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Food stored in side room which is carpeted.

     Correction: Remove food from carpeted area or remove carpeting from food storage area.

     Code 6-101.11