Ben and Jerry's

9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Ste 8, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Ben and Jerry's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Miramar Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Manager food safety certificate for Rebecca Allen expired 8-17-25.

53A-03-7

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed expired license June 1 2024. Operator went on line and updated license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed no proof of any employee food safety training certificates. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Unable to provide proof of any health reporting compliance forms on any employees.

11-26-1

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-2024.

50-17-3

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Drain mats at 3 compartment sink soiled.

22-11-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright freezer door handle soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer on fans, ceiling, floor, shelves and food boxes. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in back kitchen near dry storage shelf has large water mark like stain. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Brill ( powdered sugar) stored in bin on floor under 3 compartment sink to the left.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Holding bin for chocolate sauce soiled on the inside.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near 3 compartment sink blocked with shop vac. Manager removed shop vac. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling tiles over cook/ prep line.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dishes drying at 3 compartment sink stored on soiled drain mat.

24-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. No rinse set up in the 3 compartment sink.

16-16-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Vanilla and chocolate cake in walk in freezer not covered. Manager covered cakes with wax paper. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation accumulation on vents, bathroom mirrors, bathroom toilet.

36-68-5

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Black like substance accumulated on ceiling. Condensation on mirror, toilet and ceiling vent.

32-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben and Jerry's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben and Jerry's on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben and Jerry's?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ben and Jerry's.

How does Ben and Jerry's compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?

Ben and Jerry's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar Beach average of 81.

Has Ben and Jerry's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ben and Jerry's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben and Jerry's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ben and Jerry's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben and Jerry's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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