Big Olaf Creamery

5208 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 342423309

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Big Olaf Creamery stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Big Olaf Creamery is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid spray can under hand sink near front counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use.Bathrooms marked out of order to public. Manager stated employees can use until broken pipe is fixed. **Warning**

32-09-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Manager corrected by placing on dunnage rack. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.

22-38-5

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 31, 2023

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed approximately 2'x 4" hole on bottom wall just inside rear door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bins of cones stored on floor in front counter area. Manager corrected by relocating. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks in Reachin Cooler with customer toppings. Manager corrected by relocating. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of plastic cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager corrected by placing on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.

22-02-4

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.Observed Colby Weckesser 11/2 years,mAnna Breckbill 5 months, and David Anderchek 2 1/2 months with no certificates of training.m

53B-13-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on white chute cover in ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles by mop sink in disarray.

36-32-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 1' x3-4' hole in bottom of wall at rear entrance.

36-24-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager corrected by removing from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Olaf Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Olaf Creamery on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Olaf Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Olaf Creamery.

How does Big Olaf Creamery compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Big Olaf Creamery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Big Olaf Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big Olaf Creamery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Olaf Creamery 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 Big Olaf Creamery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Olaf Creamery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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