Village Sweet Shop

370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: May 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Village Sweet Shop has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on May 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Village Sweet Shop's latest score of 86 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At back counter of front line area, black plastic lids not inverted. Operator had employee invert. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At popcorn area, plastic container with seasoning sat, not labeled. Operator had employee label. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter area handwash sink, missing handwash sign.

31B-04-4

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses dish machine for in Palm Plaza kitchen.

16-62-1

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. Operator only able to provide one certificate.

53B-02-5

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. No proof available for employee present.

11-26-1

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on dry food storage rack in back storage area. Hat moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both chest freezers in back storage area.

14-69-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies stored on top of counter within customer reach for service. Cookies moved behind counter for employee service only. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-03-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor by front ice cream freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

36-10-4

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on shelf at front counter with popcorn bags. Drinks moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of popcorn on floor at register. Popcorn moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below popcorn maker is rusted.

14-47-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Flooring in front counter area near ice cream freezers.

36-10-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Village Sweet Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Village Sweet Shop on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Village Sweet Shop?

Across the inspection record, “worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Village Sweet Shop.

How does Village Sweet Shop compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Village Sweet Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Village Sweet Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Village Sweet Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Village Sweet Shop 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 Village Sweet Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Village Sweet Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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