ICE CREAM KING
9570 SW 62 AVE RD STE 400, Ocala FL 34476 · 224-518-2768
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
APR 24
FEB 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 38 points off where it started.
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. Not available during this inspection. Provided DBPR form via email during this inspection.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of athletes foot cream on shelf over boba in dry storage area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can opener inside hand wash sink. Removed during this inspection. Towels draped over sides of hand wash sink to dry.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Missing in unisex restroom. Employee added.
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. Missing for one current employee. Per employee, he has only been with the company for one week.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door is not self closing.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch on shelf over milk in reach in cooler at front counter. Moved to bottom shelf during this inspection. Bags of employee food on shelf over containers of boba in dry storage area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee currently working
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic water bottles on floor in back hallway.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closure mechanism broken on back door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor near restroom.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Container of blue dippin' dots in chest freezer near restroom. Freezer is not locked.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag with unwashed apple on shelf over boba in reach in cooler at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel on counter.
Apr 10, 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 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. Establishment currently has three employees.
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of window cleaner on shelf over paper towels.
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 opened two days ago
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. Not available during this inspection. Provided DBPR form via email during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer near restroom has food debris. Interior of ice machine has slimy substance on deflector plate.
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. Establishment currently has three employees.
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. Missing for all employees. Provided DBPR form via email during those inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink at front counter has no soap. Employee filled.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Two cabinet doors broken at front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager provided copy of license via text message.
Employee with no hair restraint or beard guard while engaging in food preparation. One male employee with facial hair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near triple sink and at back hallway.
Food stored on floor. Case of cones on floor in back room. Case of plastic water bottles on floor near restroom.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter. Removed during this inspection.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well near triple sink is off with soiled scoops inside. Employee stated he is not using scoops in dipper well due to leak in pipes, the unit is turned off.
Single-service articles improperly stored. SeverL cases of cups and containers on floor near restroom.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pipes behind reach in make table leaking onto floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two towels
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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