Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West
247 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr, a six-seat ice cream establishment in Key West, has accumulated 56 violations across 12 inspections from 2019 to November 2025, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, including handwashing and hand-arm washing violations cited in at least four inspections (2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024), food condition violations in three inspections (2021, 2023, and 2024), and time-as-a-control violations in at least three inspections (2021, 2022, and 2024). An administrative complaint was recommended following a February 28, 2022 inspection that documented improper hand-arm washing, time-as-a-control violations, and consumer advisory issues. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 documented three consumer advisory violations and one intermediate violation, with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 12, 2025
Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West last inspected?
- Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West had?
- Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West find?
- Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West was most recently inspected on November 12, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Key West Polar Bear H M Ice Cr in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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