JOYS ICE CREAM PLUS
4959 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce FL 34982 · 772-461-5544
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
APR 24
APR 25
FEB 26
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st, 2025
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Mixer has food debris splashed on back side of mixer. Manager states mixer was used earlier
Ice buildup in right side reach-in ice cream front counter display freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cone display case is soiled with food debris Interior of reach in freezer has food debris build up.
Apr 30, 2025□ 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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Missing drain plug at dumpster. In shared plaza.
Apr 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st, 2025
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 to operator and was posted.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife was in sink. Operator removed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Caitlin F hired less than a week ago.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. In shared plaza.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator and was posted
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Propel and Gatorade. Operator removed.
Jun 12, 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 soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under service equipment and preparation at front counter area. In multiple areas and under equipment in back preparation.
Apr 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip.
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 for Lori and Sara, employees at 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. Informed Manager.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Ice Cream sandwiches and ice cream cakes.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Informed Manager. Provided Documentation for three-compartment sink set up.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under service equipment and preparation at front counter area. In multiple areas and under equipment in back preparation.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food containers on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside and outside of microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Two cone display cases behind service line.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The double door sliver reach in, multiple ice cream service/display freezers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under hand wash sink at front and around pipes.
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.