Jake's Ice Cream

6575 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jake's Ice Cream four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray in unlabeled spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed utensils in water with no water running.
10-03-4
78
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Observed no internal thermometer in stand up white refrigerators.
05-09-4
82
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in west kitchen area Hand wash sink blocked by shelving.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemicals stored in Hand wash sink in West Preparation area . Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in Reachin Coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 12/1/21
50-09-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jake's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jake's Ice Cream on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jake's Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jake's Ice Cream.

How does Jake's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Jake's Ice Cream most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jake's Ice Cream 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 Jake's Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jake's Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.