The Ice Cream Barr

500 S Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Ice Cream Barr three times, with records going back to 2024. The Ice Cream Barr was last inspected on Oct 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooksville restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired in June of 2025, Anna N., with no food handler training.
53B-02-5
90
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed waffle batter contains raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat hot fudge in reach-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed drying rack for towels stored in front of handwash sink. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink has sanitizer bucket stored inside of sink. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tile in three compartment sink area needs to be sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
67
May 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water in bathroom hand sink is 78F
27-16-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture floor entering kitchen from the three compartment sink area into service area. Left side door jamb in this area is damaged as well.
36-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tile in three compartment sink area needs to be sealed.
36-11-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Ice Cream Barr last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Ice Cream Barr on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Ice Cream Barr?

Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Ice Cream Barr.

How does The Ice Cream Barr compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

The Ice Cream Barr most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooksville average of 90.

Has The Ice Cream Barr's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Ice Cream Barr have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Ice Cream Barr means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.