Hershey's Ice Cream Cafe

825 Seaway Dr Unit 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34949 · Permanent Food Service · License 6605145

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 1 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.

      Once a handwashing sink is added to a kitchen we need to make sure that the hand washing sink is working at all times. If any handwashing violations are noted then it may lead to a request for an administrative complaint.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 8, 2026

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

    5 violations found:

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

    High priority2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

      Employee washed dishes went directly to separating and preparing bags of gummies was stopped and directed to wash hand before beginning prep

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.

      Employee stated mop water dumped outside.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

      Handwashing sink installed not hooked up to water or drainage

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.

      Hand wash sink installed but no water or drain lines connected. Employee washing hands in mop sink

    Basic1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Single door reach in glass cooler in kitchen area not in working condition. Single door metal reach in cooler next to 2 door reach in freezer not in working condition

    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

Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Sewage and wastewater disposal1