Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

372 St Armands Cir #A, Sarasota, FL 34236

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at the hose Bibb outside the back exit.

29-34-4

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-07-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean blender container and utensils stored next to the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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 - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Person in charge removed the knives to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream scoop well in the front counter area. Person in charge removed the scoops and emptied the well to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

10-03-4

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean equipment stored next to the hand washing sink on the front counter area. Person in charge removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-27-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.

How does Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 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 & Jerry's Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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