CHERRY ON TOP ICE CREAM SHOP
219 N MAIN AVE UNIT 101, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 18634412406
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Chlorine test kit is soaked with substance that has rendered it not working. Operator was notified and will let owner know.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water bottles not stored correctly. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator located.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Mar 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. M. A.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee signed form.
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. M. A.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee signed form.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils stored with food contact surfaces up. Operator will store correctly.
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Triple sink sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed at 300 ppm chlorine. Operator was educated on proper technique, and sink retested at 100 ppm chlorine. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Ice cream cones not stored properly. Operator removed and stored properly. Priority: Basic
Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small togo condiment containers not protected. Operator removed and stored correctly. Priority: Basic
Observed: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Straws not stored properly. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jonathan Barber 11/7/18 only food manager
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of Skyline Chili. Operator removed from service.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. I.C, and L.Y. And C.L
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hot dogs not date marked.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in stand up chest freezer.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Onion diced at drying rack soiled. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.