Ice Cream King

9570 Sw 62 Ave Rd Ste 400, Ocala, FL 34476

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Ice Cream King, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

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

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Ice Cream King on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment currently has three employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: No proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 17 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of window cleaner on shelf over paper towels.

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 opened two days ago

02C-03-5

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. Not available during this inspection. Provided DBPR form via email during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer near restroom has food debris. Interior of ice machine has slimy substance on deflector plate.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment currently has three employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Missing for all employees. Provided DBPR form via email during those inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink at front counter has no soap. Employee filled. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager provided copy of license via text message. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint or beard guard while engaging in food preparation. One male employee with facial hair.

13-03-4

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Two cabinet doors broken at front counter.

36-51-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cones on floor in back room. Case of plastic water bottles on floor near restroom.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well near triple sink is off with soiled scoops inside. Employee stated he is not using scoops in dipper well due to leak in pipes, the unit is turned off.

10-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. SeverL cases of cups and containers on floor near restroom.

25-05-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Pipes behind reach in make table leaking onto floor.

29-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two towels

21-12-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near triple sink and at back hallway.

36-22-4

Apr 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ice Cream King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ice Cream King on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Ice Cream King compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Ice Cream King most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Ice Cream King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ice Cream King have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ice Cream King 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 Ice Cream King inspected?

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

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