SCOOPS N SWIRLS
3433 SW DARWIN BLVD, Port St. Lucie FL 34953 · 507-456-7681
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk found at 45f cold holding. Employee discarded on site.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened last Thursday. Dated.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Soft serve variety and soft serve cakes
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container Lids in sink. Manager removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Per employee, Fabolouso. Manager corrected.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For Manager.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ice cream sandwiches and pint of ice cream in self-service cooler.
Oct 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk found at 45f cold holding. Employee discarded on site.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened more than 24 hours. Employee discarded, also found out of temp.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani-wipes found in sink. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to popcorn machine.
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 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. C.C. Provided via email to Manager.
Buildup of soil residue on equipment door handles. Door and handle of small cooler next to blender station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For shared employee/customer bathroom.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Soft serve machine.
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Retail freezer with ice cream sandwich and pints of ice cream.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in back area.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf of back room reach in coolers.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Due to water being shut off.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. For hand sink at back by office area.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Retail freezer with ice cream sandwich and pints of ice cream.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in back area.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf of back room reach in coolers.
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.