Sunshine Ice Cream

674 N Us Hwy 1, Tequesta, FL 33469

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Sunshine Ice Cream appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “required employee training expired for all employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Tequesta restaurants, the typical score is 76; Sunshine Ice Cream is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper stored and in direct contact with strawberries at stainless reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-86-1

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White Reach in coolers by ice cream coolers and back prep area: diced tomato salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cut melons (45-48F - Cold Holding); milk (45-51F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White Reach in coolers by ice cream coolers and back prep area: diced tomato salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cut melons (45-48F - Cold Holding); milk (45-51F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (49F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In rear prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Apron and storage container lid in hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator removed items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In rear prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

53B-05-5

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunshine Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunshine Ice Cream on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunshine Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for all employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sunshine Ice Cream.

How does Sunshine Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Tequesta?

Sunshine Ice Cream most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tequesta average of 76.

Has Sunshine Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunshine Ice Cream have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sunshine 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 Sunshine Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sunshine Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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