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TAVARES ICE CREAM SHOP

214 E MAIN ST · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3755245
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13793747
DBPR license4508639

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2026 Operator renewed license before the end on the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter.

#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in back storage area.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at front counter. Reach in freezer interior at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.