TROPICAL ICE CREAM-ELLENTON PREMIUM OUTLETS
5347 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD #557C, Ellenton FL 34222 · 727-253-1672
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · 3 visits since November 2023
3 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on three part sink.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in it on chemical shelf. Manager labeled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager had wristwatch on while serving ice cream. He removed watch.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in public restrooms. No hand wash signs in public restrooms.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in cooler. Manager removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled sugar container. Manager labeled bin.
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.