Tylers Homemade Ice Cream

11904 Cortez Rd West, Cortez, FL 34215 · Permanent Food Service · License 5103190

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Grade A
Safety score 91 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 8, 2026

What drove the grade

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 8 complaint inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic
    -9
  • Safety score91

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Complaint inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitSep 8, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    5 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Observed a chemical cleaner and febreeze bottle improperly stored with their dry goods. Operator removed them.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: J Alderson 7/24/25.

    Basic3

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Observed multiple cups being used a scoops for toppings in the back area. Reviewed with the person in charge.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Observed two of their reach in coolers soiled on the bottom shelf.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Observed multiple water damaged ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Manager certification and employee training1