Joys Ice Cream Plus

3433 Sw Darwin Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Joys Ice Cream Plus appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Jul 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “buildup of soil residue on equipment door handles” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Port St. Lucie restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk found at 45f cold holding. Employee discarded on site. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Gallon of milk opened more than 24 hours. Employee discarded, also found out of temp. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani-wipes found in sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to popcorn machine. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-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. **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. C.C. Provided via email to Manager. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Soft serve machine.

33-31-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For shared employee/customer bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Buildup of soil residue on equipment door handles. Door and handle of small cooler next to blender station.

23-24-4

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Retail freezer with ice cream sandwich and pints of ice cream. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**

02D-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in back area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**

23-24-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**

16-13-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf of back room reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Due to water being shut off. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.

31A-04-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. For hand sink at back by office area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Retail freezer with ice cream sandwich and pints of ice cream.

02D-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers in back area.

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

16-13-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf of back room reach in coolers.

22-16-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Aug 19, 2022

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In front area and prep area - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**

51-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joys Ice Cream Plus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joys Ice Cream Plus on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joys Ice Cream Plus?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joys Ice Cream Plus.

How does Joys Ice Cream Plus compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Joys Ice Cream Plus most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Joys Ice Cream Plus' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joys Ice Cream Plus have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joys Ice Cream Plus means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Joys Ice Cream Plus inspected?

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

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