LARUE'S ICE CREAM LLC
11223 N WILLIAMS ST STE E, Dunnellon FL 34432
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open jug containing milk missing date mark. Employee stated the milk was opened on 10/05 and added proper date mark during this inspection.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails scooped ice cream without wearing gloves.
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 food handler training available for any employees. Two employees working in kitchen and scooping ice cream both stated they have been employed at this location for over a year.
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 employees working in kitchen and scooping ice cream without without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling behind ice cream counter and in warewash areas constructed from absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee scooped ice cream while wearing several bracelets on wrist.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous and absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout food prep and warewash areas.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed plywood shelf below front counter.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Jug of milk missing date mark on shelf inside reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager stated the milk was opened two days prior and added proper date mark.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in-use above prep area behind front counter.
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