Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke
Last inspected:
1212 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL 320912116Powell's Dairy Freeze in Starke has accumulated 127 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least five inspections between 2023 and 2025, and food contact surface violations recurred across multiple years. High-priority violations including handwashing facilities, proper cooking temperatures, shell stock requirements, and chemical storage were cited in March 2024 and June 2023. The facility received administrative complaint recommendations in March 2024, May 2024, February 2025, and following a June 2023 complaint inspection that found 14 violations including improper hand and arm washing and parasite destruction failures. A fire safety violation was documented in December 2016 when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspections on February 13 and February 19, 2025 found 3 and 0 violations respectively, with the February 19 inspection resulting in Call Back - Complied status.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke: Comparison to Bradford County Averages
Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke last inspected?
- Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke?
- The most frequently cited violations at Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke had?
- Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke find?
- Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke ever been shut down?
- No, Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Powells Dairy Freeze in Starke has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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