STRACHAN'S ICE CREAM AND DESSERTS
323 MAIN ST, Safety Harbor FL 34695
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with poster. Poster is now hanging.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024049847 | Jul 8, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $300 |
| 3--2023016683 | Jan 18, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separated from milk and butter used for the restaurant. Operator separated foods during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor. Operator moved water to a minimum of 6" off the floor during inspection.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jan 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with poster. Poster is now hanging.
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/. Spoke with Johnazia in plan review who stated that OnBase shows no recent plan submissions. Soft serve area: no soft serve machines. There are 2 freezer chests in this area. Break room has 2 freezer chests. The front area by the entrance has a stand up refrigerator with bottle drinks. There is another stand up freezer at the front of the establishment. Soft serve machine relocated at exit of kitchen. Dessert display located near register.
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. For employees Kyle and Chelsea who have worked at establishment for over 60 days.
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. No proof of reporting agreement for Kyle and Chelsea. Kyle read and signed at time of inspection.
Jul 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. In area with sliding glass window, Reach in freezer and a glass cooler used to store bottled beverages added (on record for plans there are soft serve machine in this area. The back area has food storage and ice cream freezers. The front area by the entrance has a stand up refrigerator with bottle drinks. The stand up freezer has desserts. No of these are on the plans.
May 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Measuring bowls stored in hand sink in back area. Items removed.
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/. In area with sliding glass window, Reach in freezer and a glass cooler used to store bottled beverages added (on record for plans there are soft serve machine in this area. The back area has food storage and ice cream freezers. The front area by the entrance has a stand up refrigerator with bottle drinks. The stand up freezer has desserts. No of these are on the 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.