Ice Cream Vault in Alachua

Last inspected:

14841 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615
Overview

Ice Cream Vault in Alachua has accumulated 111 violations across 16 inspections since 2022, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—notably above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 11 of the 16 inspections, with recurring findings in employee health policy (cited in at least 5 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (5 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (4 inspections), and chemical storage (3 inspections). The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation in 4 of the last 5 inspections, most recently on September 25, 2025, when an inspector documented violations in employee health policy, allergen awareness, proper cooking temperatures, and approved food sources. A propane tank larger than code allowance was documented inside the building in January 2022. The most recent inspection on September 25, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
111Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ice Cream Vault in Alachua: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 6.9 violations / inspection 6.9 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Ice Cream Vault in Alachua: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas tanks over 2.7 pounds by the back door. These were moved outside. **Corrected On-Site**

Ice Cream Vault in Alachua: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections37 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 19 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Ice Cream Vault in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ice Cream Vault in Alachua last inspected?
Ice Cream Vault in Alachua was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Ice Cream Vault in Alachua?
The most frequently cited violations at Ice Cream Vault in Alachua are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Ice Cream Vault in Alachua had?
Ice Cream Vault in Alachua has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ice Cream Vault in Alachua find?
Ice Cream Vault in Alachua was most recently inspected on September 25, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Ice Cream Vault in Alachua ever been shut down?
No, Ice Cream Vault in Alachua has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Ice Cream Vault in Alachua had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ice Cream Vault in Alachua has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Ice Cream Vault in Alachua operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Gallop - in - Gary's (2022).

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