Tropicana Ice Cream
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
43
Score
The most recent inspection for TROPICANA ICE CREAM, located at 8223 Marbach Rd in San Antonio, TX, was conducted on December 16, 2025, and resulted in a high-risk score of 43. This inspection identified one critical violation, five major violations, and four minor violations, including issues with temperature control for safety foods and the absence of a Certified Food Manager during operating hours. Across four recorded inspections, TROPICANA ICE CREAM has historically maintained a medium-risk status.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
43
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
50
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
61
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Jul 6, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Violations — Dec 16, 2025 Inspection
Observed that there were no Certified Food Managers present during the routine food establishment inspection. There was only a Food Handler present. There MUST always be a Certified Food Manager (CFM) on site during all hours of kitchen operation. They are responsible for directing the flow of the kitchen and being knowledgeable about food handling and safety. The inspector HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that any Food Handler working a shift by themselves become CFMs so that the main CFM may leave for any of
228.31(b)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12(D)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Observed a scooper on the clean dish rack that was damaged and cracked. The inspector told the food handler to take a photo of the damaged scooper before they discard it. Ensure that all food-contact dishes and utensils are smooth, easily cleanable, durable (resistant to chipping, pitting, and cracking), and in good repair. Once a food-contact dish or utensil has been chipped or cracked it MUST be removed from kitchen use. Cracked or chipped dishware can allow for easier migration of deleterious
228.223(h)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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