Ben & Jerry's
2630 W Broward Blvd Ste 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 · Permanent Food Service · License 1626348
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 17 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 repeats), 2 basic-19
- Administrative complaint on Jul 17Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score61
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 17, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
1. Employee scratched face and then put on gloves to provide customers with samples without putting on gloves. Reviewed gloves usage and hand washing with employee.
Fixed on the spot
Employee scratched face and then put on gloves to provide customers with samples without putting on gloves.
Reviewed gloves usage and hand washing with employee.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
1. Front line hand washing sink missing sign. Emailed sign to operator.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.