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PENNYS ICE CREAM

5610 GULF OF MEXICO DR UNIT 3 · LONGBOAT KEY · Manatee County · FL 34228

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3618753
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10910316
DBPR license5106070

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate02B-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**

Warning
#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment with out a probe thermometer on premise. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate02B-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**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of trash on ground around dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-07-4

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet m not hung to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.