Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield

1401 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield six times, with records going back to 2022. On Aug 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant wipes and window cleaner stored near ice cream toppings. Manager moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing ice cream.

13-03-4

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 6, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor 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. No proof provided, emailed operator employee reporting form

11-26-1

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. No written procedures provided, emailed operator vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedures

11-27-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control device located above ice cream hot toppings and over stainless table in storage area

35B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign located in restroom, emailed operator a hand wash sign during inspection

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on counter when not in use

21-12-4

Aug 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: One has it and the other one is ordered **Time Extended**

32-12-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Same **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Public restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Owner working on it **Time Extended**

32-17-4

Jul 28, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Public restroom **Warning**

31B-02-4

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Public restroom **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Public restroom **Warning**

32-11-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

32-12-5

Basic - Food stored outside. Three door freezer in storage room that is not enclosed, there are holes on the wall for ventilation, owner will sealed them **Warning**

08B-42-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in boxes in storage room that is not completely enclosed, light coming thru form corner of ceiling and wall, mgr stated they will put the wood soffit around it to be sealed **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Public restroom **Warning**

32-17-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In storage area where the walk in cooler and three door freezer is at, owner called contractor to place proper ceiling **Warning**

36-37-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Popcorn machine in non enclosed room and non proper ceiling **Warning**

24-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield 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 Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield is inspected around two times per year on average.

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