Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream

23974 Suncoast Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Port Charlotte restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Observed the document not completed. Operator completed the form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
78
Apr 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream.

How does Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rick's Soft Serve 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 Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rick's Soft Serve Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.