Ice Cream King
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Ice Cream King has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, which has been cited three times.
Among Ocala restaurants, the typical score is 78; Ice Cream King is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flying insect killer stored bone single service, Also air freshener stored in drawer above single service. Employee moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Male employee started wearing gloves, dispensed ice cream order, no hand washed occurred.
12A-07-5
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 no date marked, per employee gallon of milk opened 01/25/26. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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. No training available at inspection time. **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. For one employee **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available at inspection time.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At the dining area, observed opened boxes of napkins containers, spoons and to go containers.
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside drawer next to utensils employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach-in cooler at the dining area, employee personal food stored on first top shelf above customers food, employee personal moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Unlocked Reach-in cooler at the dining area, opened gallon of milk, wiping cream and smoothie concentrate, employee locked cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In front of bathroom entrance sodas on floor, employee moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the baba tea area, spoon in 70F water. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
37
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No documents available for employee on site(hire less than 60 days). **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: No employee training for employee on site (hired more than 60 days ago), no agreement available. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinsed spoon's heavily soiled and didn't sanitize properly. Inspector instructed to set triple sink manually, quaternary ammonium 300ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonium 0ppm, Inspector instructed to set triple sink manually, quaternary ammonium 300ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
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. Reach-in cooler, milk no date marked, per employee milk opened 01/13-14/25.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to stored items inside sink, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. No documents available for employee on site(hire less than 60 days). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water knobs in disrepair, only Cold water available at 68F.
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the dining area, cases of waffle cones on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Cooler at the dining area not locked. **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under handwash sink
29-18-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with some mold.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use Soiled Spoons in 63F water, Employee moved to triple sink and properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at the Handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of shaved ice machine soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small freezer next to hand sink with ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. In use ice cream metal spoons with rust and coating chipping.
14-13-4
26
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 46F in reach in cooler. Cream 66-68F in soft serve ice cream machine. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk in reach-in cooler 46F. Cream 66-68F in soft serve machine.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter reads 40F unit has an ambient temperature of 46F.
05-05-4
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 yesterday with no date mark
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on shelf over cones and syrup.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in cooler with opened bags of candy and reach in freezer with containers of ice cream stored in dining area.b
08B-37-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several cases of paper goods on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on front counter has an ambient temperature of 46F. Unit is small drink cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on top of ice cream freezer
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ice Cream King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ice Cream King on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ice Cream King?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ice Cream King.
How does Ice Cream King compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Ice Cream King most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Ice Cream King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ice Cream King have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ice Cream King 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 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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