Ben & Jerrys
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
67
Score
Ben & Jerrys has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can in kitchen. Employee moved trash can away from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee - Gabriel has no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple boxes of ice cream stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
67
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three component sink set up with 0 ppm of quaternary, corrected to 300 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at front and back employee hand wash sinks .
31B-05-4
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. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink at back kitchen area blocked boxes.
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups and bowls not inverted in dry storage area, corrected, manager inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer .
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Opened container of milk not date marked after 24 hrs . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
74
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves or placing gloves on . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Opened container of milk not date marked after 24 hrs . **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front and back employee hand wash sinks blocked by items , corrected , manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer . **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ben & Jerrys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerrys on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ben & Jerrys?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ben & Jerrys.
How does Ben & Jerrys compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ben & Jerrys most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ben & Jerrys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben & Jerrys have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ben & Jerrys 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 Ben & Jerrys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ben & Jerrys is inspected around two times per year on average.
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