ICE CREAM KING
4901 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD STE 107, Ocala FL 34470 · 352.421.5044
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
JAN 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flying insect killer stored bone single service, Also air freshener stored in drawer above single service. Employee moved all.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Male employee started wearing gloves, dispensed ice cream order, no hand washed occurred.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flying insect killer stored bone single service, Also air freshener stored in drawer above single service. Employee moved all.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date marked, per employee gallon of milk opened 01/25/26.
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. No training available at inspection time.
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. For one employee
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents with dust.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside drawer next to utensils employee cleaned.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach-in cooler at the dining area, employee personal food stored on first top shelf above customers food, employee personal moved.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Unlocked Reach-in cooler at the dining area, opened gallon of milk, wiping cream and smoothie concentrate, employee locked cooler.
Food stored on floor. In front of bathroom entrance sodas on floor, employee moved off the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the baba tea area, spoon in 70F water.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available at inspection time.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the dining area, observed opened boxes of napkins containers, spoons and to go containers.
Mar 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No documents available for employee on site(hire less than 60 days).
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinsed spoon's heavily soiled and didn't sanitize properly. Inspector instructed to set triple sink manually, quaternary ammonium 300ppm.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonium 0ppm, Inspector instructed to set triple sink manually, quaternary ammonium 300ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach-in cooler, milk no date marked, per employee milk opened 01/13-14/25.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to stored items inside sink, employee moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium.
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. No documents available for employee on site(hire less than 60 days).
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water knobs in disrepair, only Cold water available at 68F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with some mold.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2024.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under handwash sink
Food stored in a prohibited area. Cooler at the dining area not locked.
Food stored on floor. At the dining area, cases of waffle cones on floor.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. In use ice cream metal spoons with rust and coating chipping.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small freezer next to hand sink with ice build up.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use Soiled Spoons in 63F water, Employee moved to triple sink and properly sanitized.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at the Handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of shaved ice machine soiled with mold like substance
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler near triple sink, milk 46F, per employee milk was opened at 12:00, milk was moved to freezer, temperature dropped to 38F.
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. Inspector provided a digital copy.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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. No documents available at inspection time for one employee
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. For a total of three employees
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door.
Food stored in a prohibited area. One cooler and two freezers at the dining area near bathroom, no lock installed.
Food stored on floor. Soda cases and cone cases on floor near bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at the dining area, also cooler next to triple sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No documents available.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids on counter top not inverted, employee inverted.
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