Carmens Ice Cream Parlor

922 Havendale Blvd Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Carmens Ice Cream Parlor, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average is 89, putting Carmens Ice Cream Parlor squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's bathroom, operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler at the entrance of kitchen. Operator removed food for public to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing device broken in men's restroom.
32-17-4
90
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmens Ice Cream Parlor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carmens Ice Cream Parlor on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Carmens Ice Cream Parlor compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Carmens Ice Cream Parlor most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Carmens Ice Cream Parlor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmens Ice Cream Parlor have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carmens Ice Cream Parlor 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 Carmens Ice Cream Parlor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carmens Ice Cream Parlor is inspected roughly once per year on average.