Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

JOYS ICE CREAM PLUS

4959 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 Intermediate

Feb 20, 2026

City

Fort Pierce

County

St. Lucie

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24386530

Intermediate - Mixer has food debris splashed on back side of mixer. Manager states mixer was used earlier

14-69-4

Detail 24386528

Basic - Ice buildup in right side reach-in ice cream front counter display freezer

22-08-4

Detail 24386529

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24386527

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cone display case is soiled with food debris Interior of reach in freezer has food debris build up.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 23743961

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st, 2025 Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23743955

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator and was posted. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23743956

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife was in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23743959

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Caitlin F hired less than a week ago. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23743957

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. In shared plaza.

51-13-4

Detail 23743960

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator and was posted Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23743958

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Propel and Gatorade. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-11-4

Detail 23744457

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. In shared plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Time Extended

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 22924930

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under service equipment and preparation at front counter area. In multiple areas and under equipment in back preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Operator stated that cleaning was done , but some heavy soiled areas still remain. Time Extended

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

16-37-1

Detail 22781950

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22781956

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. No training for Lori and Sara, employees at time. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22781953

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Informed Manager.

02D-02-4

Detail 22781952

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Ice Cream sandwiches and ice cream cakes.

16-13-5

Detail 22781957

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Informed Manager. Provided Documentation for three-compartment sink set up. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22781954

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under service equipment and preparation at front counter area. In multiple areas and under equipment in back preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 22781958

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food containers on floor in walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 22781951

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside and outside of microwave.

23-03-4

Detail 22781949

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Two cone display cases behind service line.

22-16-4

Detail 22781955

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The double door sliver reach in, multiple ice cream service/display freezers.

36-27-5

Detail 22781959

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under hand wash sink at front and around pipes.

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-32-5

Detail 21374903

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need chlorine test strips

14-11-5

Detail 21374904

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in freezer closest to office

10-07-4

Detail 21374905

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 72f water not running one by register 67f no running water Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21374902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Moveable cart

12B-13-4

Detail 21374906

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple drinks in walk in cooler.

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-01-4

Detail 20487472

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.by soft serve machine, near and around front counter and some cabinets Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 20474467

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by shop vacuum Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20474466

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In cake decorating area spatula in sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-07-4

Detail 20474463

Intermediate - Handwash sink with no water in warewashing or food preparation area. Hot and cold water do not work in back area near three compartment sink. No water coming out of faucet at all. Warning

27-09-4

Detail 20474469

Intermediate - No running water at hand sink in back area by three compartment sink.

35A-13-4

Detail 20474468

Intermediate - Pet dog permitted indoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in indoor dining areas. Dog in dining area owner has to keep grabbing leash to pull back to owner. Explained to worked only service animals are allowed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20474465

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on top of sliding freezer with ice cream in side

40-06-5

Detail 20474470

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, ear buds on sliding freezer with ice cream Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 20474464

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.by soft serve machine, near and around front counter and some cabinets Repeat Violation