Question 1

How many health inspections has RITA'S ICE CUSTARD HAPPINESS had?

Accepted Answer

RITA'S ICE CUSTARD HAPPINESS has had 4 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Question 2

Has RITA'S ICE CUSTARD HAPPINESS ever been shut down?

Accepted Answer

No, RITA'S ICE CUSTARD HAPPINESS has no emergency closures on record.

Question 3

What are the most common violations at RITA'S ICE CUSTARD HAPPINESS?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited violations at RITA'S ICE CUSTARD HAPPINESS are: Employee health policy, Toilet facilities, Allergen awareness.

Question 4

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

Accepted Answer

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

Question 5

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

Accepted Answer

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

RITA'S ICE CUSTARD HAPPINESS

Inspection History (4)

High Priority Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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