Florida Creamery

23629 Hwy 27 W, High Springs, FL 32643

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Florida Creamery has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Florida Creamery's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: quaternary amonia at over 400 ppm in a spray bottle, stored on a table for prep. The spray was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

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. Observed: lack of a Hazardous clean up written procedure in print. One was emailed.

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area over the mixer attachment had dried splash up.

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the license displayed was from 2023.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed: the labels over the 3 compartment sink are labeled in this order: hot water rise; dump rinse; wash sanitize. Correct is: wash;rinse;sanitize.

16-13-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.

51-18-6

Jul 27, 2023

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop and container in Handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in back room, operator placed towels at Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle on shelf under waffle maker, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo bowls with the food contact surface facing upwards. Operator flipped. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in Handwash sink at front counter.

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back office area.

36-22-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of cups on the floor near Three compartment sink.

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Florida Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Florida Creamery on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Florida Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Florida Creamery.

How does Florida Creamery compare to other restaurants in High Springs?

Florida Creamery most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the High Springs average of 74.

Has Florida Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Florida Creamery have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Florida Creamery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Florida Creamery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Florida Creamery is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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