Lindy's Ice Cream Shop
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
50
Score
Across the available record, Lindy's Ice Cream Shop has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Lindy's Ice Cream Shop's latest score of 50 falls below the Jasper average of 71. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One live fly in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by fryer basket. Operator moved basket to fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training certificate available for B. Bristol.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Handle broken on reach-in freezer. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator moved to sanibucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No Certified Food Manager at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Key ring on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Handle broken on reach-in freezer. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certification expired. Manager failed test and scheduled to retake. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of prep reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Handle broken on reach-in freezer. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: No change. Operator sat for test but failed it. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Holding fish and chicken in non food-grade plastic bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. A/C interior dusty blowing on prep table. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Burger boxes over reach-in cooler not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
52
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Holding raw chicken wings in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops and raw shell eggs over cheese and tomatoes in white reach in cooler, operator placed raw items on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of the hose outside the back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in Three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 beverages on table next to silver reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Silver reach in cooler gasket torn. Cutting board with deep cut marks. Wooden piece of board under lemonade jug not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and ketchup packets on floor under prep table.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White and silver reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Air conditioning unit the inside is soiled blowing on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White Togo boxes on top of silver reach in cooler.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Silver reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water inside Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
32
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-16: Operator called inspector before callback was due, she has ordered a training manual to be sent via physical mail and is waiting on its arrival to study so she can take a certified manager course. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: Routine conducted at callback inspection, operator has not completed test yet, warning issued on routine inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lindy's Ice Cream Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lindy's Ice Cream Shop on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lindy's Ice Cream Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lindy's Ice Cream Shop.
How does Lindy's Ice Cream Shop compare to other restaurants in Jasper?
Lindy's Ice Cream Shop most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jasper average of 71.
Has Lindy's Ice Cream Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lindy's Ice Cream Shop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lindy's Ice Cream Shop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lindy's Ice Cream Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lindy's Ice Cream Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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