Vampire Penguin Ellenton

6202 Us 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Vampire Penguin Ellenton three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ellenton restaurant scores 78. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with v splitter attached to faucet with no vacuum breaker attached.

29-42-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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 documentation.

11-26-1

Nov 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in public restroom. Owner ordered sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior exit door.

35B-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vampire Penguin Ellenton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vampire Penguin Ellenton on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Vampire Penguin Ellenton compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?

Vampire Penguin Ellenton most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.

Has Vampire Penguin Ellenton's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vampire Penguin Ellenton have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vampire Penguin Ellenton 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 Vampire Penguin Ellenton inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vampire Penguin Ellenton is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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