Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream

310 E Howard St, Live Oak, FL 32064

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Live Oak restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in back reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed after splitter at hose bibb near back door.

29-34-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken at entrance to service area.

36-17-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table next to steam table. Operator placed in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in front reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Dec 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani-bucket and wet rag in hand-wash sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand wash sink. Employee stocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in front reach-in freezer.

14-11-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution measured 0ppm. Employee remixed solution to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Dec 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. One handwash sink missing as indicated on the plans. Operator purchased sink which is on-site and scheduled to be installed this week. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

31A-07-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available on-site.

16-37-1

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerator has an ambient temperature of 64F. No Time/Temperature Control for Safety food on site.

14-74-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream.

How does Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Live Oak?

Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Live Oak average of 81.

Has Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Scoops Hand Dipped 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 Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Scoops Hand Dipped Ice Cream is inspected around four times per year on average.

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