Longboat Key, Manatee County

PENNYS ICE CREAM

5610 GULF OF MEXICO DR UNIT 3, Longboat Key, FL 34228

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jan 28, 2026
City
Longboat Key
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24331970

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanada at 70F. Operator stated empanadas had been out approximately 2 hours. Operator placed empanadas in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24331969

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in dry storage closet. Operator moved water bottles off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24331971

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 100F. Operator washed and sanitized utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

33-19-4

Detail 24193529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of trash on ground around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed trash on the ground on shared dumpsters at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 24193531

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 85F. Operator removed all scoops for cleaning and sanitizing. Operator changed water and turned up the temperatures. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed utensils in standing water at 90F at the time of this inspection. Educated operator on in-use utensils. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24193530

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed lids open on shared dumpsters at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24042339

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and chicken empanadas at 71F. Operator stated empanadas had been at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved empanadas to freezer to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24042340

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on the menu without an identifier. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24042345

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment with out a probe thermometer on premise. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 24042344

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed poached eggs on the menu without a written consumer advisory. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 24042346

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of trash on ground around dumpster. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24042341

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 85F. Operator removed all scoops for cleaning and sanitizing. Operator changed water and turned up the temperatures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24042342

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24042343

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet m not hung to dry. Warning

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

11-03-5

Detail 22994455

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Person in charge stated that the paperwork is not in-the store. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22994453

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge stated that the paperwork is not in the store. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22994450

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22994452

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22994451

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22994454

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoops in standing water 85F. Warning

Jan 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-12-4

Detail 22594302

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rust out area near bottom of shared dumpster for Plaza.