Joyland

8341 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Joyland, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the outside of the ice machine and on top where the ice scoop is stored. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of soiled cardboard and on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
74
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating license expired on December 1, 2023.
50-17-3
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the outside of the ice machine and on top where the ice scoop is stored.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice build up on the floor of the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of soiled cardboard and on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from the mop sink faucet and accumulating under the ice machine.
29-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joyland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joyland on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joyland?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joyland.

How does Joyland compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Joyland most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Joyland's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Joyland have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joyland 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 Joyland inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joyland is inspected roughly once per year on average.