Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream

1700 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream's latest score of 74 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spry can of paint stored near single-service drinking cups in dry storage. The operator properly stored the spray paint. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the quaternary test kit saturated and no longer usable.

16-37-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service wrapped straws stored on the floor in dry storage. The operator properly stored the straws. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand up freezers with some food debris on gaskets.

23-03-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed ice cream scoop in back room, stored handle down in stainless steel container.

24-18-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on stand up freezer "S THRU Z" with debris on back side of handles and on handle side of door.

23-24-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop head in mop bucket not hanging up to properly air dry. Observed operator hanging mop correctly **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major 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.

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.

11-27-4

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-2

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. Observed milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream 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 Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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