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ICE CREAM HUT OF MERRITT ISLAND

780 E MERRITT ISLAND CWSY STE C101, Merritt Island FL 32952

Last inspected Oct 23, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1507211
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Call 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 certificates for Michelle or Danny.
Intermediate/53A-04-6/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed on wrong side of the sink
High priority/29-42-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided documentation
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 certificates for Michelle or Danny.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 documentation and had employees review and sign
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz paper cups used as scoops in candies. Operator discarded
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed sign to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Stored food not covered. Container of ice cubes not covered in reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade 300ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided operator with thermometer
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.