Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks

4958 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Ponce Inlet restaurant scene, where the average is 67, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major 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

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Spray bottle sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm quat inside spray bottle labeled from quat ammonium concentration. Employee discarded and filled from appropriate strength sanitizer inside basin at 3 complete sink. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoops

10-05-5

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. -hot dogs **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Employee with nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee scooped ice cream, advised of requirement to wear single use gloves if needing to handle food for customers with polished nails. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled handwash sink in back storage area

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -wire racks deteriorated inside single door stand up freezer in storage area containing ice cream

14-11-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Clean glasses not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -mason jars in back storage area, advised to have cover protecting food contact side of jars

24-05-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer located during inspection to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -employee could not locate quat ammonium test strips

16-37-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoops, less than 30 minutes from use , employee turned on heating device

10-07-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -3cs at 100ppm, manufacturer's label states 150 minimum

22-43-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -open can of commercially processed cheese sauce marked 10/5, see stop sale

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -open can of commercially processed cheese sauce marked 10/5

01B-24-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -stainless steel polish stored above cases of water bottles in back storage area

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. -gallon of milk -open package of hot dogs inside refrigerator

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handsink in back storage area

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of drink cups on floor in dry storage area

25-05-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restroom

31B-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks.

How does Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks compare to other restaurants in Ponce Inlet?

Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ponce Inlet average of 67.

Has Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks 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 Lighthouse Ice Cream and Snacks inspected?

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

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