Ms. Steve's Ice Cream
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
52
Score
Public records show six inspections at Ms. Steve's Ice Cream stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Belleview restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot display case: Empanadas 119F-129F. Manager stated empanadas were placed in unit two hours ago and increased tempurature on hot case. Discussed adding empanadas to Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) plan if not able to maintain tempurature of 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on shelf over ice cream toppings. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for two employees currently working more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
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. Missing for three employees that have not yet received food safety training. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside chocolate sprinkles. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several personal food items on shelf over ice cream toppings and drinks in reach in coolers. Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint and/or beard guard while engaging in food preparation. One female employee and two male employees with hair not restrained. Two male employees with facial hair and no beard guards.
13-03-4
52
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 46F in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator advised it has been in unit for one hour and she would place on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in hand sink. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Currently two employees working with food. Eight food employees total. **Warning** **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. Missing for 9 employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lettuce cut two days ago. Tomatoes cut two days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water at 109F. Tempurature was increased. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Banana label on tomatoes. Licorice label on ground beef.
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of three door reach in cooler torn
14-11-5
50
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in reach in cooler 46-49F. Reach in cooler is iced up. Employee stated milk was placed in unit today. Moved to different unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee with painted nails.
13-06-4
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/ Two managers at this location.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for six of seven employees **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
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. Missing for six of seven employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Build up of ice on back wall of reach in cooler under triple sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee.
13-03-4
52
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Hot dogs 110-125F, manager stated they were placed in hot holding Hot holding unit at 3:30 pm. Time now is 5:30. Tempurature in unit was increased then 148F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-03-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Lowe's and Home Depot buckets used for seasonings.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Female manager on duty has been in management position for approximately four months and is not certified. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fans inside reach in two door cooler soiled with mold like substance. Shelves soiled with mold like substance in reach in three door cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for six employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of nuts in back room. Several jugs of oils in middle room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing watch while preparing ice cream.
13-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately five dead flies on strip located over front room doorway.
35A-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around cup holding lips of shake machine soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Banana cut open for dessert was not washed prior to opening.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups under soiled stool and on floor in back room. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bbq seasoning has scoop handle inside product. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
37
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ms. Steve's Ice Cream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ms. Steve's Ice Cream on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ms. Steve's Ice Cream?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ms. Steve's Ice Cream.
How does Ms. Steve's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Belleview?
Ms. Steve's Ice Cream most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Belleview average of 69.
Has Ms. Steve's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ms. Steve's Ice Cream have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ms. Steve's Ice Cream 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 Ms. Steve's Ice Cream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ms. Steve's Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.
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