ABEL'S ICE CREAM
1886 STICKNEY POINT RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed newspaper used as a tray liner for chocolate dipped cones in the chest freezers in the kitchen.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 2
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Christine Traynor employed over 60 days with no proof of training.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the ladies restroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the interior rails of the ice cream freezers at the front counter soiled with food debris.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic tasting spoons stored with the food contact surface upright behind the front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 3:04 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.