Azucar Ice Cream

11429 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Azucar Ice Cream stretching back to 2023. On Aug 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Pinecrest restaurant, which scores around 55. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee charge customer for product, then continue to help next customer with no handwash or put on gloves. Inspector went over hand wash techniques with employee. Employee began washing hands after every customer. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil stored on rack above single service items in kitchen.

41-07-4

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub back with bare hand and continue working with ice cream. Inspector went over hand wash techniques with employee. Employee began washing hands after every customer. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-10-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink; dry dish racks.

22-31-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in kitchen used to store wiping cloth.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dust in dining area.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cups and glasses stored on rack above single service items in kitchen.

40-06-5

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ice cream pints missing address of location it is packaged.

02D-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed can of guava reused to hold utensils at toppings bar.

25-32-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on counter top next to hand sink at front counter.

21-44-1

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in sink; not in use.

42-01-4

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffles mix (70 F - Cold Holding) at room temperature preparation table front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to a reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400 ppm) next to hand wash sink front counter.

41-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cream residue inside of hand wash sink front counter. And observed a towel inside of the hand wash sink located next to prep sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed small single service cup stored under windex and soap at shelf preparation area. Operator moved the single service articles to the top of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sing at the front counter hand wash sink

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azucar Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Azucar Ice Cream on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Azucar Ice Cream?

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

How does Azucar Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?

Azucar Ice Cream most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinecrest average of 55.

Has Azucar Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Azucar Ice Cream have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Azucar Ice Cream means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Azucar Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Azucar Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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