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WHITS FROZEN CUSTARD

185 MURABELLA PKWY STE 4, Saint Augustine FL 32092 · 9048266050

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6502395
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 24
JUN 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream mix (64F - Cold Holding) thawing out in standing water in triple sink, per operator bag was placed in sink 1.25 hours prior, ice cream moved to walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 rusted cans of butterscotch syrup in rack in back of prep area.
High priority/01B-01-4
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. All certifications on site expired in 2025.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station by triple sink, operator corrected during inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on table in prep area, blade cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter with ice scoop and container in sink, items moved.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open cup next to reach in cooler/ ice cream machines.
Basic/12B-12-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids in container at front counter.
Basic/25-06-4
Stored food not covered. Ice cream sandwiches in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream mix (64F - Cold Holding) thawing out in standing water in triple sink, per operator bag was placed in sink 1.25 hours prior, ice cream moved to walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. ice cream mix (64F - Cold Holding) thawing out in standing water in triple sink, per operator bag was placed in sink 1.25 hours prior, ice cream moved to walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has recently changed ownership and has not yet submitted an application. Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner and window cleaner store with single service utensils under front counter. Soap, Lysol, and powder sanitizer stored with single service gloves and paper towels and over fudge and chocolate syrup across from triple sink. Priority: High Priority
High priority/41-10-4
Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk in reach in cooler at front counter, per manager milk was opened yesterday morning. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Observed: Food stored on floor. Boxes of ice cream mix in walk in cooler. Container of cookies in walk in freezer, cookies moved. Priority: Basic
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.