Jeremiahs Italian Ice

2902 Alt US Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218221

C
Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 8, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.High priority · fixed by the Oct 8 follow-up · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection
    3 high priority (fixed by the Oct 8 follow-up), 4 intermediate, 3 basic
    -24
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

10 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 3, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    10 violations found:

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

    High priority3

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

      No vacuum breaker on splitter of mop sink.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.

      Quaternary sanitizer Measured at 500ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm

      Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Quaternary sanitizer Measured at 500ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm

    Intermediate4

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

      Employees state they do not test the sanitizer with strips when dispensing.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Handwash sink near ice cream storage blocked by buckets.

      Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Hand sin used to store sponges.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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. No proof of training in establishment.

    Basic3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Cookie sandwiches and ice cream eam uncovered in reach in cooler at dry storage area.

      Food stored on floor.

      Brownie batter mix stored on floor of dry storage,

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Employee phone chargers stored on top of box of Oreos.

    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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Chemicals and toxic substances2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Employee personal belongings1
Manager certification and employee training1