Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop

26 St Hwy 40 E, Inglis, FL 34449

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop has been inspected six times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Inglis restaurant scene, where the average is 66, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin containing sugar labeled as nuts. Manager added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored down inside mop bucket near back door of kitchen.

42-01-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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 currently employed at establishment. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Jan 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Septic operating permit unavailable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: No change. **Time Extended**

28-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen, warewash area, and dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: No change. Ceilings in all food prep, food storage, and warewash inn areas must be smooth and nonabsorbent. **Time Extended**

36-37-5

May 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above container of cherries and bag of hotdog buns. Manager moved all raw shell eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Septic operating permit unavailable. **Warning**

28-08-4

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee behind front counter touched shirt and hair with bare hands, put on gloves, then began cutting brownies. Inspector had employee stop, wash hands, and put on new gloves before continuing to prepare food. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-10-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen, warewash area, and dry storage area. **Warning**

36-37-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve of takeout containers stored directly on floor inside dry storage area. Manager placed takeout containers on shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three-compartment sink chlorine 200PPM. Employee diluted sanitizer to 50PPM during this inspection.

22-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above jugs of milk inside reach-in cooler behind front counter. Employee moved eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Light inside restroom does not work.

38-10-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop.

How does Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop compare to other restaurants in Inglis?

Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Inglis average of 66.

Has Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop 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 Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop inspected?

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

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