White Igloo
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
14
Score
The inspection history at White Igloo is still short, with only two visits logged. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 26 violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.
Restaurants in Palm Harbor average 74, so White Igloo trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
9
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on February 1st of 2026. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of surface clearer stored next to peanut butter and avocados. Operator moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Operator had no knowledge of employee health policy requirements when asked. Employer has no knowledge of the big six. **Warning**
11-03-5
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. Emailed operator form HR 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle maker interior soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for establishment. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/. Operator added more food prep area by adding additional ice cream coolers which requires the ice cream to be scooped. Operator added reach in freezers by the bathroom. Ice machine 1 was moved from its location on the plans. Operator has hot holding unit at service counter. Operator added reach in freezers under countertops by sale counter. Ice bin in back has been moved. In its place is a prep table with a freezer under it. It has waffle makers and electric stovetops on top. Refrigerator added next to service sink. Ice machine location in back room moved. Dipper well located inside one of the prep stations. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind in establishment. Operatorleft and aquired food safe sanitizer for establishment before end of investigation. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge had no knowledge on how to set up three compartment sink. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. old food in containers in back storage area. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in back storage area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls of back storage area soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service cups not stored coved or inverted in back storage area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. No ceiling tiles over added reach in freezers in lobby area. No ceiling tiles in back dry storage room. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed on site. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage next to bagels and peanut butter on prep table. Operator moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Location has 32 seats did not report seating change. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Noticeable gap under back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with debris in back room and on ice cream line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles near back door of establishment. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with debris, **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand wash sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
14
Dec 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Igloo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Igloo on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does White Igloo compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
White Igloo most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has White Igloo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at White Igloo have averaged around 26 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at White Igloo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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