Food Service Facility License-Moderate · Montgomery County, MD

Sarah's handmade ice cream

8551 Connecticut Ave

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Sarah's handmade ice cream last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 10, 2026. The result listed by Montgomery County HHS was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Feb 3, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026.
Has Sarah's handmade ice cream ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 3, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Monitoring

Jul 10, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

criticalCode proper_hand_washingHandwashing

Official Wording

Proper Hand Washing: Corrected Onsite

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Feb 5, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode trans_fat_banPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Trans Fat Ban: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode nosmoking_sign_postedPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Nosmoking Sign Posted: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

Pre-Opening

Feb 3, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

criticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests

Official Wording

Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode trans_fat_banPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Trans Fat Ban: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode nosmoking_sign_postedPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Nosmoking Sign Posted: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source