Just Desserts Ice Cream & Sweet Shop
343 NE 1 Ave Ste 1, Ocala, FL 34470 · Permanent Food Service · License 5203325
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-14
- Administrative complaint on Aug 13Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 13, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in ice used for drinks.
Container of lemons and cherries in drink ice at fountain area. Removed during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Female employee touched apron then continued to scoop ice cream without washing hands. Spoke with employee.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment is currently open and selling food to the public with a license that expired on 6/1/2026.
Administrative complaint
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Ice cream toppings (heath, oreos, gummy bears, M&M's) have scoop handles inside.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Blue cloth over lights on ceiling. Block of wood on floor behind trash can. Clothes were removed.
Fixed on the spot
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.