Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales

Last inspected:

2531 State Road 60 E Unit 1, Lake Wales, FL 33898
Overview

Ice House America #12-0001 in Lake Wales operates as a packaged ice self-vending facility and has maintained a clean inspection record for the past two years. The facility had 6 inspections on record between February 2023 and December 2025, with violations limited to a single 2023 inspection that documented 8 priority foundation (Pf) citations. Those violations included a person in charge unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, missing written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, a handwashing sink blocked by equipment, lack of hand drying supplies, and improperly labeled packaged foods on retail display. All cited violations were corrected on site during the inspection — the blocked handwash sink was cleared, paper towels were provided, and non-compliant packaged foods were removed from sale. Since that inspection, the facility has passed 5 consecutive focused inspections with no violations cited, most recently on December 1, 2025, with acceptable microbiological lab results for ice quality.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales: FDACS Inspection History (6)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Contacted entity regarding lab results.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline and Vomit/Diarrhea Guidance handout. Recent acceptable Microbiological lab ice test results are from 10/20/2022.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not correctly respond to questions related to foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. Provided establishment with Employee Health Guideline. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written procedures provided for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Provided establishment with Vomit/Diarrhea Guidance handout. o
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Backroom area- handwash sink near warewash sink is blocked by establishment's equipment. Cos- establishment's equipment was moved allowing access to the handwash sink during the visit. x
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Backroom area- no disposable paper towels or other hand drying device is provided at the handwash sink near the warewash sink. Cos- disposable paper towels were provided by management. x
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail area- sleeves of crackers and sandwich cookies on the retail display shelf are labeled not for individual sale. Cos- sleeves of crackers and sandwich cookies were removed from retail sale to be labeled by management. x Print Date: 2/16/2023 Page 1 of 3 14 Citation Description: Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E) Observation: Backroom area- the interior surface of the ice machine has a buildup of gray matter. Cos- the interior surface of the ice machine was cleaned and sanitized by management. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Retail area- box of single use cups are displayed directly on the floor near the reach in display cooler. o
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Backroom area- beverage plastic shelf liners has a buildup of dried residue and particles in the walk in cooler. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Backroom area/ Retail- ceiling tiles throughout the establishment has brown stains. o

Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales last inspected?
Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 1, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales had?
Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales find?
Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 1, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ice House America # 12-0001 in Lake Wales are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.

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