Larue's Ice Cream

11223 N Williams St Ste E, Dunnellon, FL 34432

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Larue's Ice Cream appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dunnellon restaurant scores 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. Open jug containing milk missing date mark. Employee stated the milk was opened on 10/05 and added proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails scooped ice cream without wearing gloves.

13-06-4

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. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. Two employees working in kitchen and scooping ice cream both stated they have been employed at this location for over a year. **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. Two employees working in kitchen and scooping ice cream without without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities.

11-26-1

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee scooped ice cream while wearing several bracelets on wrist.

13-07-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling behind ice cream counter and in warewash areas constructed from absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Jug of milk missing date mark on shelf inside reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager stated the milk was opened two days prior and added proper date mark. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in-use above prep area behind front counter.

36-37-5

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two live beetles on floor near front counter. One live beetle on floor in warewash area near handwash sink. One live beetle on floor in dry storage area near reach-in freezer. All were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-09-4

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Purell surface sanitizer stored on top of reach in cooler. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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 three days ago.

02C-03-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door is not self closing.

32-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of reach in chest freezer. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing watch.

13-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Green bucket on floor under hand sink.

21-38-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On top of ice cream freezer in storage room.

08B-49-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Larue's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Larue's Ice Cream on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Larue's Ice Cream.

How does Larue's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?

Larue's Ice Cream most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunnellon average of 72.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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