Pennys Ice Cream

5610 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Unit 3, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Pennys Ice Cream, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Longboat Key restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanada at 70F. Operator stated empanadas had been out approximately 2 hours. Operator placed empanadas in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in dry storage closet. Operator moved water bottles off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 100F. Operator washed and sanitized utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of trash on ground around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed trash on the ground on shared dumpsters at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**

33-19-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 85F. Operator removed all scoops for cleaning and sanitizing. Operator changed water and turned up the temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed utensils in standing water at 90F at the time of this inspection. Educated operator on in-use utensils. **Time Extended**

10-07-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed lids open on shared dumpsters at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and chicken empanadas at 71F. Operator stated empanadas had been at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved empanadas to freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on the menu without an identifier. **Warning**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment with out a probe thermometer on premise. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed poached eggs on the menu without a written consumer advisory. **Warning**

02B-02-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet m not hung to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of trash on ground around dumpster. **Warning**

33-19-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 85F. Operator removed all scoops for cleaning and sanitizing. Operator changed water and turned up the temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. **Warning**

33-16-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jan 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rust out area near bottom of shared dumpster for Plaza.

33-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pennys Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pennys Ice Cream on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pennys Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pennys Ice Cream.

How does Pennys Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Longboat Key?

Pennys Ice Cream most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Longboat Key average of 81.

Has Pennys Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pennys Ice Cream have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pennys Ice Cream 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 Pennys Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pennys Ice Cream is inspected around three times per year on average.

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