Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop

219 N Main Ave Unit 101, Lake Placid, FL 33852

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop has been inspected 10 times since 2023. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop's latest score of 86 sits above the Lake Placid average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

05-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Employee signed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. M. A. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**

53B-02-5

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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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. Employee signed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. M. A. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Apr 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of Skyline Chili. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.

16-37-1

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hot dogs not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Onion diced at drying rack soiled. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

16-48-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in stand up chest freezer.

05-09-4

Mar 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop.

How does Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?

Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Placid average of 82.

Has Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop 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 Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cherry on Top Ice Cream Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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