Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills

38430 5 Ave, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills' latest score of 100 sits above the Zephyrhills average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed three unlabeled spray bottles stored on rack with single service items, some items wrapped and some items not wrapped. Employee moved and stored properly. Employee also labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

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. For Meagan and Isabella. **Warning**

11-26-1

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. Observed shake mix in reach-in cooler opened more than 24 hours ago without a date mark. Employee marked container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-03-5

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. For Meagan and Isabella. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Jan 31, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

50-08-7

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/. Plans on file for old owner from 2020, ice cream freezers added, waffle maker added, mixer added.

51-16-7

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in the food area as an AC ductwork going through it

36-37-5

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spoon stored in hand sink on cookline

31A-09-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed ice cream cones stored on floor in dry storage Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in hall way near dish area

35B-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?

Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Zephyrhills average of 83.

Has Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills 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 Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uptown Creamery Zephyrhills is inspected around two times per year on average.

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