ICE CREAM PALACE
1748 S CONGRESS AVE, Palm Springs FL 33461 · 561-215-6433
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
MAR 24
AUG 24
AUG 25
APR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared male/female restroom waste receptacle missing top.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler, milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager. Employee Liset Sosa, can not locate CFM TRAINING
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. Two new employees hired less than three weeks, 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 soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink by reach in coolers. Employee supplied soap
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.several wooden tiles missing broken parts. Some coming off the floor.
Aug 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. 34 beef empanadas ( 31 in cooler and 3 in hot hold unit ). 43 chicken empanadas ( 39 in the cooler and 4 in hot hold unit) Both received from unapproved source. No vendor name on the small paper receipt.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 34 beef empanadas ( 31 in cooler and 3 in hot hold unit ). 43 chicken empanadas ( 39 in the cooler and 4 in hot hold unit) Both received from unapproved source. No vendor name on the small paper receipt.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Boba for Tea 87 f in container on bottom shelf of the prep table. Manager checked the time on phone and asked employee to discard. as per manager longer than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef empanadas 89 f, chicken empanadas 94 f as per manager received an hour ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boba for Tea 87 f in container on bottom shelf of the prep table. Manager checked the time on phone and asked employee to discard. as per manager longer than 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance buildup in prep sink. Explained. Employee cleaned.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.several wooden tiles missing broken parts. Some coming off the floor.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink setup and washing dishes. chlorine over 200 ppm. Explained. Operator added more water. Chlorine 100 ppm,
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. Emailed one.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing cone without any hair restraint for loose head hair. He put on hat.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back doors.
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.