Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop

1464 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop's latest score of 67 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water purifier on faucet of hand wash sink in dishwashing area . Per person in charge , water used to fill jugs to make drinks . Reviewed hand wash sinks are for washing hands only

31A-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Person in charge relocated bug zapper **Corrected On-Site**

35B-01-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area in back kitchen

35B-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.. Mop stored inside bucket of water in back kitchen area . Person in charge hung mop to dry **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Out of order sign posted on customer restroom door . Person in charge removed sign. Restroom available to customers **Corrected On-Site**

32-09-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom

32-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom in kitchen

32-12-6

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened yesterday at noon no date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - 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.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - 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.

11-26-1

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's bathrooms

32-04-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of water and speaker on food preparation table. Manager removed and put in other area **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in the back has ice build up

14-69-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Waiting to complete test. Booklet in house. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, cut melon.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing ice cream scoop in hand sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certificate available.

53A-01-7

53B-01-5

Dec 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine sanitizer. Per operator to purchase test strips.

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink near flip top cooler on behind register, manager posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Stored inside mop buckets, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop.

How does Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ahilly's Ice Cream Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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