Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co

4141 South Tamiami Trail, Unit 14, Sarasota, FL 34231

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Plastic container of ice cream not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in freezer.

08B-47-4

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Observed the dipper well faucet below the flood level line at the front counter. The operator adjusted the faucet above the flood level. **Corrected On-Site**

29-47-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth quaternary solution at 500ppm. The operator discarded the solution and replaced with a solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink behind the front counter used to stored the sanitizer bucket. The operator properly store the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training through ServSafe/National Restaurant Association.

53B-03-5

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self-closing mechanism in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co.

How does Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co 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 Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co is inspected around two times per year on average.

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