Ice Cream Shed

403 Se Osceola Ave, Unit C, Ocala, FL 34471

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Ice Cream Shed, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ocala restaurant scores 78. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 7, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in kitchen reach -in cooler: cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler stained.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops stored in in standing water,89F. **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Sponge being used to clean surfaces.

21-23-4

Jul 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. No date marked for Hot dogs opened 10/06/23.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Inspector provide one. **Corrected On-Site**

05-08-4

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Green hose used to refill water in food truck

29-04-4

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Upon arrival, hand wash sink not set up for use. Operator stated one customer has been served.

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink has a temperature of 75F

27-16-4

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. Provided to operator by inspector via email.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan on top of hand sink. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap near sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Establishment ran out of water in tank during this inspection. Unable to refill due to hose being too short, operator moved food truck and refilled water from Ocala's Downtown Market. **Corrected On-Site**

27-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ice Cream Shed last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ice Cream Shed on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Ice Cream Shed most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Ice Cream Shed have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ice Cream Shed 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 Shed inspected?

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

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