Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets

5347 Factory Shops Blvd #557C, Ellenton, FL 34222-4120

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets' latest score of 90 sits above the Ellenton average of 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.

05-08-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on three part sink.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in it on chemical shelf. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

11-26-1

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee drink in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled sugar container. Manager labeled bin. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in public restrooms. No hand wash signs in public restrooms.

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager had wristwatch on while serving ice cream. He removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Jun 30, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2023

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

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 any food handler training on site. Manager will order and get employees trained. **Warning**

53B-01-5

11-26-1

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 12x12 hole in wall in between ice cream freezers. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

11-26-1

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips on site. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on food service employee.

13-04-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 12 x 12 inch hole in wall between front ice cream coolers. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets.

How does Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?

Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.

Has Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets 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 Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Ice Cream-Ellenton Premium Outlets is inspected around two times per year on average.

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