Totes Ice Cream

1714 Se Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Totes Ice Cream, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Totes Ice Cream on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over creamer in walk-in-cooler. Manager moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Two frozen meat trays in walk-in-freezer prepared on 4/3/26 not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aprons hanging on dry goods storage shelf. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blue syrup in in reach in cooler not labeled. Manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Oct 27, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer on front counter: egg (129F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter for mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm.

22-43-4

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. Container of cream in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item was opened on 2/24.

02C-03-5

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 proof of manager certification. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.

16-37-1

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. No proof of employee training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Guest restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door next to walk-in cooler.

35B-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain beneath dish machine.

29-18-4

Dec 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter.

29-42-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over three compartment sink.

36-36-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front counter freezers.

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream stored in walk-in freezer. Manager placed cover over ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Totes Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Totes Ice Cream on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Totes Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Totes Ice Cream.

How does Totes Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Totes Ice Cream most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Totes Ice Cream have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Totes Ice Cream means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Totes Ice Cream inspected?

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

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