PENNYS ICE CREAM

Health inspection records show PENNYS ICE CREAM in LONGBOAT KEY has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

5610 GULF OF MEXICO DR UNIT 3

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13522936

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in dry storage closet. Operator moved water bottles off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 100F. Operator washed and sanitized utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanada at 70F. Operator stated empanadas had been out approximately 2 hours. Operator placed empanadas in cooler. Corrected On-Site

11/17/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13522564

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of trash on ground around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed trash on the ground on shared dumpsters at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed utensils in standing water at 90F at the time of this inspection. Educated operator on in-use utensils. **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed lids open on shared dumpsters at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**

9/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10910316

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 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

9/20/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8835829

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/22/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8729709

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 2 basic

  • 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

1/26/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8586291

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rust out area near bottom of shared dumpster for Plaza.