SCOOPS OLD FASHION ICE CREAM
3720 CURTIS BLVD, Port St John FL 32927 · 407-883-0643
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On front area. Operator added some
No soap provided at handwash sink. On front area. Operator added some
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottles during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing on 2 hand sinks in front area. Operator added them during inspection
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored on hand sink on front counter. Operator removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. After contacting the operator, manager was able to show it to the inspector on the phone. Advised manager to have a printed copy available on site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several employee items stored in reach in coolers and freezers. Operator labeled container and placed employee items inside
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on the side of mop sink wall
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer on front counter
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of white microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf above handsink on kitchen not protected. Operator flipped them.
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to show proof of compliance because manager has key to office and won't be in until later.
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. Operator unable to show proof of compliance because manager has key to office and won't be in until later.
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 show proof of compliance because manager has key to office and won't be in until later.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under and behind equipment soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in multiple deep freezers in establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door Reach in cooler shelves soiled in back kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups in a box stored on floor in back kitchen. Operator removed.
Oct 13, 2023□ 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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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front Ake's table for shakes interior heavily soiled
Sep 12, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last plans for location have totally different front of house lay out, new plans need to be submitted for file. Last owner was sighted for plan review request that was noncompliance.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Renovation taking place in back dry stock room area, currently exposed insulation in food prep areas. Renovation needs to be added to plans when submitted for plan review.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front Ake's table for shakes interior heavily soiled
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Opened milk and hot dogs not date marked after opening.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave oven soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at the beginning of the service line is currently marked as a rinse sink. Sink has always been designated as a hand wash sink on the line.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last plans for location have totally different front of house lay out, new plans need to be submitted for file. Last owner was sighted for plan review request that was noncompliance.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling tile used to hood microwave above food prep area, flaking surface and not easily cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Renovation taking place in back dry stock room area, currently exposed insulation in food prep areas. Renovation needs to be added to plans when submitted for plan review.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front Ake's table for shakes interior heavily soiled
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.