PENNYS ICE CREAM
Health inspection records show PENNYS ICE CREAM in LONGBOAT KEY has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
5610 GULF OF MEXICO DR UNIT 3
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/17/2025
Inspection #: 3618753
Inspection Date: 9/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910316
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of trash on ground around dumpster. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 85F. Operator removed all scoops for cleaning and sanitizing. Operator changed water and turned up the temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet m not hung to dry. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and chicken empanadas at 71F. Operator stated empanadas had been at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved empanadas to freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on the menu without an identifier. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment with out a probe thermometer on premise. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed poached eggs on the menu without a written consumer advisory. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8835829
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729709
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoops in standing water 85F. Warning
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Person in charge stated that the paperwork is not in-the store. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge stated that the paperwork is not in the store. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586291
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rust out area near bottom of shared dumpster for Plaza.