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HANDELS ICE CREAM

2645 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD, Southlake, TX, 76092

Score 72

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.