Sundaes
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
45
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Sundaes' latest score of 45 falls below the Johnston average of 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided.
2-501.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies and rodents are not controlled as evidenced by live small flies and droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The toilet room is lacking receptacle with a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back kitchen AND basement areas. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the restroom was lacking proper handwashing signage.
6-301.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the back and front, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Inspector observed single service items stored on the floor in the back storage room. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the bottom shelves in front service area and shelf under food prep table in the back kitchen area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, droppings and other debris.
4-602.13
45
May 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-204.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chest Freezer door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (ceilings) in the (back kitchen) area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sundaes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sundaes on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Sundaes compare to other restaurants in Johnston?
Sundaes most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.
Has Sundaes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sundaes have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sundaes 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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