Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ORANGE OCTOPUS ICE CREAM CO

4141 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, UNIT 14 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3475226
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786223
DBPR license6805946

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority29-47-4

High Priority – Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Observed the dipper well faucet below the flood level line at the front counter. The operator adjusted the faucet above the flood level. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth quaternary solution at 500ppm. The operator discarded the solution and replaced with a solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink behind the front counter used to stored the sanitizer bucket. The operator properly store the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate53B-03-5

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training through ServSafe/National Restaurant Association.

Basic 2

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self-closing mechanism in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.