TAVARES ICE CREAM SHOP
214 E MAIN ST, Tavares FL 32778 · 3525085011
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed before end of inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2026 Operator renewed license before the end on the inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at front counter. Reach in freezer interior at front counter.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front counter and entrance.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front counter and entrance.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed before end of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner stored on counter with single serve spoons. Operator removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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/. Operator added sink and other equipment at front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front counter and entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at front counter soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at front counter soiled Wall by three compartment sink soiled
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee rise off ice cream Scroop
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. - 1 new hire
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -light fixture stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Light not functioning. 2 light fixtures in front area.
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.