Z's Softserve

950 Fl- 206, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Z's Softserve stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting Z's Softserve on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2022
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
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/. At time of inspection interior of MFDV remodeled including hand wash sink and warewashing relocated and exterior door. VIN number from trailer, license and registration different after remodel. Per operator metal paneling where VIN is posted was replaced. **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. One employee over 60 days no proof of food handler training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Service window screen not present during inspection.
35B-13-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table under ice cream soft serve not smooth wood.
14-13-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No number decal posted on exterior of MFDV. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
50
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification at time of inspection. Operator will email the certification to inspector. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage for hand wash sink. Provided hand wash signage. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not posted on outside of vehicle.
50-04-4
82
Mar 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Z's Softserve last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Z's Softserve on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Z's Softserve compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Z's Softserve most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Z's Softserve's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Z's Softserve have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Z's Softserve 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 Z's Softserve inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Z's Softserve is inspected around two times per year on average.