Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream

4600-A S Atlantic Ave, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 16, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Ponce Inlet restaurant, which scores around 67. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap.

29-46-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 45F inside top section of makeline cooler with inadequate depth of pan to maintain 41F or below, employee relocated to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. -milk, employee on site did not know date opened. Advised to date mark milk from when opened.

01B-17-5

High Priority - sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -quat sanitizer 500+ppm

41-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -employee could not locate certificate. Prior date provided from history. Advise person in charge that operators manager certification expires 5-2-2024

53A-01-7

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -milkshake station **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical in unlabeled spray bottle above 3 compartment sink **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, see stop sale

02C-03-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of water bottles on floor

08B-47-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -food trays, hot dog wrappers **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 10 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -exterior hose bib with splitter behind back door on wall.

29-34-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili, small portion

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 45F-48F, longer than 4 hours inside cooler with product level exposed far above recommended fill line from manufacturer. Advised to keep below or inside deeper pan. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chili 116-125F, employee states loaded in holding unit 4 hours prior. See stop sale

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -cleaner/stain remover stored hanging above clean utensils inside 3 compartment sink

41-10-4

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

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -back area

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -hand sink next to soft serve machine

31B-06-4

Basic - Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -side walls inside ice bin

22-20-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -small cooler in prep area -white refrigerator in back with ice cream mix thawing

05-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream.

How does Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream compare to other restaurants in Ponce Inlet?

Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Ponce Inlet average of 67.

Has Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ho Daddy O's Surf Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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