MAYDAY ICE CREAM
4853 BIG ISLAND DR, Jacksonville FL 32246
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
APR 24
JAN 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Moved by manager.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has total of 10 food handler employees and 7 hired over 60 days with no proof of 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. Operator has 9 food employees with no proof of written agreement
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles stored on floor in kitchen. Moved by manager.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under wash section of three compartment sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket not hung. Moved by manager.
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Currently Vacuum breaker is installed before splitter on faucet. Discussed with person in charge where it should be installed to comply.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector plate in ice machine at front line soiled.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test strips for the sanitizer in triple sink that is currently using sink and surface product. Discussed with person in charge that the test strips available cannot be used to test the concentration for the sink and surface. Unable to test the concentration during this inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for any one at this location during this inspection. Inspector requested if she could reach out to General Manager to inquire where the proof of training may be. Person in charge stated the General Manager should be in tomorrow.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Person in charge replenished paper towels.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of food safety training for any employee at this location during this inspection. Inspector requested if she could reach out to General Manager to inquire where the proof of training may be. Person in charge stated the General Manager should be in tomorrow.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to person in charge during this inspection and employee on duty read and signed employee health form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Person in charge replenished soap.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on waffle bakers at back counter of front service line soiled.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for triple sink that uses Sink and Surface sanitizer.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food safety 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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employee on duty read and signed form.
Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom Interior of reach in freezer on left in kitchen area soiled
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license from DBPR. Unable to license due to inaccurate plans
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.