Dreamette Ice Cream

6765 Dunn Ave Unit B-325, Jacksonville, FL 32219

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Dreamette Ice Cream three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Dreamette Ice Cream trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back room, bottle of alcohol on prep table with food. Employee removed bottle. Also, on dry storage rack in back near restroom, jugs of bleach and jug of Lysol stored above to go lids for shakes and next to toilet paper and clean wiping clothes. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In flip top reach in cooler in kitchen, half gallon of milk opened two days prior not date marked. Employee wrote date milk was opened on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On rack next to three compartment sink, plastic containers stacked before properly air drying.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On table next to ice cream machines, multiple containers (Nilla wafers, waffle pieces, Oreo, m&m, sour worms, gummy bears) have handles of scoops touching product.

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler in front kitchen soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, employee food not labeled and on shelf with food used for customers.

08B-49-4

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler milk not date marked. Employee stated it was opened Wednesday night. Employee dated the container. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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. Owner unable to provide information on employees knowing their health reporting responsibilities. Emailed owner DBPR Form 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler, utensils in standing water in pan. Manager removed utensils from pan, dumped water and placed utensils back in pan. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under lid in reach in cooler soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf above reach in cooler, single service ice cream bowls not inverted. Employee filled to go bowls over to be properly inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By triple sink, mop stored in water in mop bucket and can not properly dry. Manager removed mop from bucket and hung up. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in middle room all gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Apr 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in unisex restroom.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Hand washing sink in unisex restroom. Soap provided at hand washing sink in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Thermometer present range is 120F - 200F.

05-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment.

33-16-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door closing mechanism is in disrepair.

35B-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking sign available. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Hand washing sink in unisex restroom. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dreamette Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dreamette Ice Cream on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dreamette Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dreamette Ice Cream.

How does Dreamette Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Dreamette Ice Cream most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Dreamette Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dreamette Ice Cream have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dreamette Ice Cream means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dreamette Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dreamette Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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