Astro Ice Cream Co

1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Astro Ice Cream Co is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 25, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Astro Ice Cream Co dates to Jul 25, 2023.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Astro Ice Cream Co on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Operator combined 3 compartment sink water with bucket water to level them out and will adjust as needed. Suggested to operator that they fill 3 compartment sink using the appropriate amount of Quat tablets, them fill the bucket from the sink to avoid future issues**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

41-15-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employees will use napkins until restock arrives.

31B-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator combined 3 compartment sink water with bucket water to level them out and will adjust as needed. Suggested to operator that they fill 3 compartment sink using the appropriate amount of Quat tablets, them fill the bucket from the sink to avoid future issues **Corrective Action Taken**

21-08-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe at bottom of hand wash sink leaking into bucket

29-08-4

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of single use articles.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on back reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Astro Ice Cream Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Astro Ice Cream Co on file is from Jul 25, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Astro Ice Cream Co compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Astro Ice Cream Co most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Astro Ice Cream Co's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Astro Ice Cream Co have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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