Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven

Last inspected:

922 Havendale Blvd Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Overview

Carmen's Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven has had 12 inspections on record since 2019, with 15 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.25 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing and food handling issues appeared in multiple inspections but have not recurred in recent years. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 found one intermediate violation and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

12Inspections
15Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 1.3 violations / inspection 1.3 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven last inspected?
Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited violations at Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven had?
Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven find?
Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on November 21, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
No, Carmens Ice Cream Parlor in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

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