Haagen-Dazs

1001 Lakeshore Dr, The Villages, FL 32162

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Haagen-Dazs has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Oct 20, 2025, 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.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for The Villages sits at 80, putting Haagen-Dazs on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink

31B-03-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 chemical spray bottles on top of reach in freezer. Operator removed spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water heater located in back prep area next to reach in freezer 5 rodent droppings on floor next to hot water heater

35A-04-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical spray bottles on top of reach in freezer

41-17-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to hot water heater 1 dead roach on floor under dry storage racks

35A-03-4

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Colorox jug and pine sol container stored on counter divider in between handwashing sink and next to and above flap to open ice machine. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

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. Cassandra and Carlee both hired over 60 days no proof of training.

53B-02-5

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. Cassandra and Carlee both working at this establishment over 60 days. No training completed or reporting agreement signed.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooping ice cream with long artificial nails with stones in them.

13-06-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and boxes blocking access to sink. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lid in handwashing sink. Employee moved. Handwashing sink on front counter has dish soap and scrub sponge. Manager moved.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in back by ice machine.

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several large containers of ice cream stored on floor in freezer. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and clothes on shelf touching and above customer food and to go items. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in container for ice cream manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee scooping ice cream preparing shakes with numerous rings with stones and other designs. Employee removed as many rings as she could. **Corrective Action Taken**

13-07-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator dated 10/30 **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haagen-Dazs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Haagen-Dazs on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Haagen-Dazs?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Haagen-Dazs.

How does Haagen-Dazs compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Haagen-Dazs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 80.

Has Haagen-Dazs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Haagen-Dazs have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Haagen-Dazs 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 Haagen-Dazs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Haagen-Dazs is inspected around two times per year on average.

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