Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet

Last inspected:

4958 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Overview

Lighthouse Ice Cream and Treats in Ponce Inlet has been inspected 15 times since 2021, accumulating 59 total violations—an average of 3.9 per inspection, modestly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Handwashing procedure violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, and employee health policy violations were cited in 4 inspections. High-priority violations have been consistently documented across the record, including management awareness, food contact surface sanitation, allergen awareness, and approved food source requirements. An administrative complaint was recommended following the June 11, 2025 inspection, which cited 8 violations including employee health policy, parasite destruction, and chemical storage issues. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 was completed with no further action required, documenting one intermediate violation for handwashing procedures and one basic violation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

15Inspections
59Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet: Comparison to Volusia County Averages

This Facility 3.9 violations / inspection 3.9 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg 5.87 violations / inspection 5.87 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Volusia County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet last inspected?
Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet?
The most frequently cited violations at Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet are: Food contact surfaces, Handwashing procedures, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet had?
Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet find?
Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet ever been shut down?
No, Inlet Ice Cream in Ponce Inlet has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.

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