Mike's Ice Cream
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
55
Score
Mike's Ice Cream has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Mike's Ice Cream's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Has one vacuum breaker installed at the end of hose not on splitter. Explained to operator where to put vacuum reader and that another one was needed for other side of splitter.
29-42-4
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. White milk front counter reach in cooler opened 3 days ago per operator Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brush and knife in front counter hand wash sink Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Employee working today. Gave operator a copy and the employee filled out **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has bleach but not for food contact surfaces or to dishes Operator purchased during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Front counter
33-38-4
55
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both handwashing sinks contained cleaning supplies - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles peeling in back area - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
58
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Hose hanging in bottom of mop sink Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
29-44-4
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 in reach in cooler at front counter Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both handwashing sinks contained cleaning supplies
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwashing sink Operator stocked **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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles peeling in back area
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler at front counter
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar container in prep area Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Italian ice in reach in freezer Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in prep area Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler
08B-49-4
35
Dec 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Gave a copy of one. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over microwave
36-36-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mike's Ice Cream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mike's Ice Cream on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mike's Ice Cream?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mike's Ice Cream.
How does Mike's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mike's Ice Cream most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mike's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mike's Ice Cream have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mike's Ice Cream 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 Mike's Ice Cream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mike's Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.
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