ISLAND DREAM ITALIAN ICE & DESSERTS
7841 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904.646.8674
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. No written plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paper towels stored in black tote with cleaning supplies. Operator removed paper towels from container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in truck soiled with grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler/reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezers soiled with Italian ice debris.
Jul 22, 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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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager training expired 12.5.24.
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 proof of employee training due to all expired.
May 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on right side hose Bibb.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager training expired 12.5.24.
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 proof of employee training due to all expired.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing, one in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer near driver seat.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor. Person in charge raised.
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. No written plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for vehicle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand washing sink. Towels provided.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee fruit bowl in reach in freezer. Bowl removed.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No number on unit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service opening kept open with no customer present.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand washing sink. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of white chest freezer by fryers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor.
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.