Laveen Ice Cream

3901 W Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Laveen Ice Cream appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Laveen Ice Cream scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
95
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed ice cream display chest freezer with cracked acrylic cover and ice buildup in unit. Discussed with PIC that equipment must be in good repair and cleaned more frequently
6-501.11
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present at all hours of operation and at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed the acrylic glass covering the ice cream refrigerator display was cracked with piece missing and causing excessive buildup of ice inside the equipment. Discussed with PIC that all equipment must be in good repair and must prevent excessive ice buildup
4-501.11
90
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Laveen Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Laveen Ice Cream on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Laveen Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Laveen Ice Cream.

How does Laveen Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Laveen Ice Cream most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Laveen Ice Cream have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Laveen 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.