Powells Dairy Freeze

1212 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL 320912116

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Powells Dairy Freeze five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.

That's lower than the typical Starke restaurant, which scores around 69. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In glass door reach in cooler, raw shell eggs over pitcher of customer drinks. Employee relocated raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink for the front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink as evident by ice in sink at time of inspection.

31A-11-4

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/ No certified food manager for establishment at time of inspection. Person in charge schedule for class the following day. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer at cook line, broken gasket exposed insulation. Reach in freezer in storage area torn door gasket.

14-11-5

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease build up under cook line hood system beneath filters.

36-68-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk flour and sugar scoop handles in contact with the product.

10-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, operator added chlorine bleach to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 23, 2023

Complaint Full

6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Powells Dairy Freeze last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Powells Dairy Freeze on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Powells Dairy Freeze compare to other restaurants in Starke?

Powells Dairy Freeze most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Starke average of 69.

Has Powells Dairy Freeze's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Powells Dairy Freeze have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Powells Dairy Freeze 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 Powells Dairy Freeze inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Powells Dairy Freeze is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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