Tavares Ice Cream

214 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tavares Ice Cream appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Among Tavares restaurants, the typical score is 66; Tavares Ice Cream is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front counter and entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front counter and entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner stored on counter with single serve spoons. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added sink and other equipment at front counter. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter soiled. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at front counter soiled Wall by three compartment sink soiled **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front counter and entrance.

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at front counter soiled. **Warning**

23-03-4

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk Gallon chocolate milk

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.

13-05-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tavares Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tavares Ice Cream on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tavares Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Tavares?

Tavares Ice Cream most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavares average of 66.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tavares 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 Tavares Ice Cream inspected?

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

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