Small Town Creamery

5404 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Small Town Creamery five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Holmes Beach sits at 80, putting Small Town Creamery on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any employee training. Operator stated all paperwork was lost during Hurricane Helene. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health. Emailed copy of employee health reporting responsibility. Employee printed copies. Employees read and singed health reporting agreements. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of candy stored on the floor in near the front counter. Employee moved all cases off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well velocity insufficient to flush food particles. Educated employees on the correct velocity. Employee turned up water to increase velocity. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-03-4
70
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed dipper well water supply line in water without an air gap. Operator moved water line above water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-44-4
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose faucet a mop sink in back.
29-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 x 3 cut out in wall.
36-24-5
82
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee with expired training.
53B-14-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Small Town Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Small Town Creamery on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Small Town Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Small Town Creamery.

How does Small Town Creamery compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?

Small Town Creamery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Holmes Beach average of 80.

Has Small Town Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Small Town Creamery have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Small Town Creamery 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 Small Town Creamery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Small Town Creamery is inspected around two times per year on average.