Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe

162 Saint George St Ste 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Observed food employee hired for six months missing proof of food handler training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from AC/ceiling above food prep counter. Temporary catch system is diverting water into triple sink. Person in charge has alerted landlord, roofing, and AC repair services. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

29-11-4

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half gallon of milk (52F - Cold Holding); gallon of milk (46F - Cold Holding). Establishment uses house hood mini fridge to store milk in. Employees are in and out of the small cooler frequently when they are busy with tour groups. Person in charge added ice into cooler. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expire 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in ice cream freezer coolers.

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black/green mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on mini fridge soiled with black/green mold like substance.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe 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 Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cool Breeze Ice Cream Shoppe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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