Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JOYS ICE CREAM PLUS

4959 S US HWY 1 · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34982

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3430555
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8719581
DBPR license6602763

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st, 2025 **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator and was posted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife was in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Caitlin F hired less than a week ago. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. In shared plaza.

#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator and was posted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Propel and Gatorade. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.