PENNYS ICE CREAM
5610 GULF OF MEXICO DR UNIT 3, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 312-890-5578
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
4 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanada at 70F. Operator stated empanadas had been out approximately 2 hours. Operator placed empanadas in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanada at 70F. Operator stated empanadas had been out approximately 2 hours. Operator placed empanadas in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in dry storage closet. Operator moved water bottles off the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 100F. Operator washed and sanitized utensils.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of trash on ground around dumpster.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 85F. Operator removed all scoops for cleaning and sanitizing. Operator changed water and turned up the temperatures.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and chicken empanadas at 71F. Operator stated empanadas had been at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved empanadas to freezer to rapidly cool.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on the menu without an identifier.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment with out a probe thermometer on premise.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed poached eggs on the menu without a written consumer advisory.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of trash on ground around dumpster.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 85F. Operator removed all scoops for cleaning and sanitizing. Operator changed water and turned up the temperatures.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet m not hung to dry.
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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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Person in charge stated that the paperwork is not in-the store.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge stated that the paperwork is not in the store.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoops in standing water 85F.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rust out area near bottom of shared dumpster for Plaza.
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.