SUNSHINE ICE CREAM
674 N US HWY 1, Tequesta FL 33469 · 561.562.5178
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper stored and in direct contact with strawberries at stainless reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towels.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White Reach in coolers by ice cream coolers and back prep area: diced tomato salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cut melons (45-48F - Cold Holding); milk (45-51F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White Reach in coolers by ice cream coolers and back prep area: diced tomato salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cut melons (45-48F - Cold Holding); milk (45-51F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Apron and storage container lid in hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator removed items from hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In rear prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In rear prep area.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next time o triple sink. Blocked by a Chair with boxes of pineapples. Operator removed boxes and chair.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, dishes stored in hand sink at front counter. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using QAC sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloth container.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator went next door and provided stem Thermometer.
Employee personal cell stored in a food preparation area, next to hot holding. Employee removed cell phone.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched dish soup container at three compartment sink, put gloves on and served ice cream without washing hands; educated; employee washed hands
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pizza with food for customers in cooler at the back Operator labeled and moved
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