Joys Ice Cream Plus
4959 S US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 · Permanent Food Service · License 6602763
What drove the grade
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection1 intermediate, 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 29, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
4 bucket type containers of ice cream on floor of walk in freezer. Moved to shelf
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Large plastic cup used as scoop for graham crackers crumbs. Removed by operator
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4 tanks. Tied down by operator
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.