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HELADOS Y PALETAS LAS 3 HERMANAS

916 E OAK ST · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1292995
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8711707
DBPR license2450075

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on gloves without washing her hands, educated on importance. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two pans and utensils in the handwashing sink, owner cleaned out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water in mobile food truck. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed copy owner and employee signed before end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottles of windex on the counter. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate16-43-4

Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with two bracelets on, employee took off. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of Doritos on the floor by reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-03-4

Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler that has milk and sliced melon. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.