Handel's Ice Cream

15240 N Cotton Ln, Surprise, AZ 85388
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Handel's Ice Cream, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Handel's Ice Cream's latest score is in line with the Surprise average of 98. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks throughout prep areas, Bloom energy drink in walk in cooler, water bottles (single use twist off caps) in dry storage and by sink near chest freezer and microwave
2-401.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed bucket with water and wiping cloths with sanitizer less than 100ppm. Chlorine based sanitizer shouls be at 100ppm for wiping cloths
3-304.14
90
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Handel's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Handel's Ice Cream on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Handel's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Surprise?

Handel's Ice Cream most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Surprise average of 98.

Has Handel's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Handel's Ice Cream have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Handel's Ice Cream means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.