HANDELS ICE CREAM
2645 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD, Southlake, TX, 76092
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 72
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 20
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (20)
- 1
Person in charge present demonstrates knowledge and performs duties
Observed the person in charge unable to answer health related questions when asked.Corrective Actions: Must have a person in charge present/able to demonstrate knowledge and perform duties.
- 2
Certified Food Protection Manager / Food Handler Certification
Observed second employee on site without food handler certification.Corrective Actions: Ensure all employees obtain food handler certification.
- 2
Certified Food Protection Manager / Food Handler Certification
Observed manager in charge with no food manager certification.Corrective Actions: Must have a certified food manager on site at all times.
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no procedures/bodily fluid kit in establishment.Corrective Actions: Ensure to have procedures or a bodily fluid kit in place in case of vomiting or diarrheal events.
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed no soap at both hand sinks in establishment.Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand sinks are adequately stocked for handwashing at all times.
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed less than 10ppm of chlorine sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink.Corrective Actions: Must re-sanitize all dishes in sanitizer basin. Must have at least 50-100ppm in sanitizer compartment.
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed can opener blade with built up food grime.Corrective Actions: Must clean.
- 23
Proper date marking and disposition
Observed no date markings on food items in the walk-in cooler and around dry storage area.Corrective Actions: Ensure to date mark all prepped foods.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed multiple bulk food items throughout kitchen and walk-in freezer without labels.Corrective Actions: Ensure all bulk food items are labeled once removed from original packaging.
- 38
Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observed back door propped open during time of inspection.Corrective Actions: Ensure to keep back door closed to avoid possible pest entry.
- 38
Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observed no pest control service records available upon request.Corrective Actions: Must have a licensed pest control company treating facility and have service records available upon request.
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed milk stored on the floor in walk-in cooler.Corrective Actions: Ensure all foods are stored at least 6 inches above ground.
- 40
Personal cleanliness
Observed personal items stored near food in walk-in cooler and in dry storage.Corrective Actions: Ensure to have a designated place to store all personal items.
- 43
In-use utensils; properly stored
Observed ice cream scoop handles directly touching ice cream inside of ice cream tubs.Corrective Actions: Ensure to properly store in-use ice cream scoops/directly away from ice cream.
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observed no chemical test strips for sanitizer.Corrective Actions: Must obtain chemical test strips.
- 49
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Observed built up food grime inside back reach-in cooler next to ice cream maker.Corrective Actions: Must clean.
- 49
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Observed built up food grime on the inside of the microwave by back counter.Corrective Actions: Must clean.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed leak at hand sink next to walk-in cooler.Corrective Actions: Must repair/replace.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observed no employee handwashing signage in gender neutral restroom.Corrective Actions: Ensure to post proper handwashing signage in restroom.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observed no cover on trash can in gender neutral restroom.Corrective Actions: Ensure trash can in restroom has a cover.
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.