JOYS ICE CREAM PLUS

Health grade
A · 94/100
St. Lucie County rank
Safer than 53%
Diner rating
4.7 ★ · 1,015 reviews
Violations
1 intermediate and 3 basic
Last inspected
Feb 2026

It pulls 4.7 stars across 1,015 reviews and ranks safer than 53% of St. Lucie County restaurants we grade.

Get directions Call (772) 461-5544

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (94/100)
Violations
4 total — 1 intermediate, 3 basic
Address
4959 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Ice cream shop
Price
$
Rating
4.7 stars (1015 reviews)
Seats
22
Phone
(772) 461-5544
Photo of JOYS ICE CREAM PLUS
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.7 Community-sourced rating 1,015 reviews
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What diners say — our read

An average is a poor summary when the underlying reviews look like this. Reviewers who mention whether it is worth the money rate this place 5.0 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (22 of 26). The split is 23 positive to 2 negative across 26 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (94/100), with 1 intermediate and 3 basic violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. The visit behind that grade was February 20, 2026. Ranked against St. Lucie County, it is safer than 53% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized and nonfood-contact surfaces clean.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 17, 2026

    Absolutely love this place. Best little ice cream shop around. Side selection of flavors and cute lil set up. I definitely recommend. Only complaint not enough seating . If you haven't tried it give it a shot you will be happy you did.

  • May 27, 2026

    Ooh la la. One of my favorite spots. Nothing but delicious. The only problem is deciding what flavor to have.

  • May 27, 2026

    From classic flavors to fun seasonal picks, this ice cream shop offers a nice mix of options for different tastes. The menu has everything from creamy favorites to unique combinations, and there’s usually something for kids and adults alike. The atmosphere feels relaxed and welcoming, making it a good spot to enjoy a quick treat or hang out with friends and family. If you enjoy trying different flavors, it’s worth checking out what they have available.

  • May 26, 2026

    I went in with a friend after dinner and ended up liking this place more than I expected. The shop had a nice relaxed feel and the staff were easygoing without trying too hard. I got a couple scoops and both flavors tasted fresh, not overly sweet like some places do. The texture was really smooth and you can tell they care about quality. The portions were pretty fair too, which was a nice surprise. One of the flavors had this little homemade taste to it that I cant really explain, but in a good way. Definatly a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving ice cream again.

  • May 24, 2026

    Wonderful as always. Unless you have a really big appetite only order 1 scoop lol

  • May 23, 2026

    Ice cream is good. It used to be the best. The ice cream seems to have more of a freezer burnt taste to it. The place is not very clean. It does seem like they got the smell of raw sewage out of the place. Which in all fairness that wasn't their fault it was the owners of the building. We've been coming here 12 years now. Seems like it's going downhill. There are a lot more ice cream shops in town now than what there was 12 years ago.

  • May 21, 2026

    Love it

  • May 19, 2026

    Great ice cream

  • May 11, 2026

    It is good but please bring back super men ice back and can you and more rum to the rum and less raisin

  • May 10, 2026

    First timer and although the lines were LONG we will be back!

  • May 4, 2026

    Always has such fabulous ice cream. Yummy selection of sugar free flavors

  • April 20, 2026

    Dillon and Alberto were so awesome made us feel so welcome!! Love their ice cream!!

  • April 20, 2026

    Dylan and Alberto were amazing and made us feel right at home great ice cream and they have every flavor!!!

  • April 2, 2026

    They have the best ice cream in town

  • April 1, 2026

    Dillon had great service and was a model employee very sweet handsome boy!!!

  • March 29, 2026

    The upmost disrespectful place I’ve ever been to before. I took my son who has a dairy allergy Becuase I called before asking them about their dairy free options. I got there and this younger girl with dark hair, and a bad attitude told me the “lactose free” labeled ice cream was dairy free. I asked multiple times if she was sure and an older lady also told me she verified it was labeled incorrectly. After my son took several bites they told me it indeed had dairy in it. And the younger girl working started yelling at me saying she didn’t know and that they don’t serve people with allergies. SO WHY HAVE DAIRY FREE OPTIONS THEN?! I had to take my son to the hospital after. I hope they can learn to hire some COMPETENT responsible employees before somebody dies next time. SMH.

  • March 28, 2026

    Delicious ice cream. Very popular place.

  • March 28, 2026

    The best ice cream in town. Large portions and great price. Lots of specialty flavors.

  • March 26, 2026

    Even on Mondays this place is lined up. Delish! ❤️

  • March 18, 2026

    Fave ice cream cake ever

  • March 17, 2026

    I love it

  • February 1, 2026

    Closed early today due to weather. It’s just cold out guys. 9pm Saturday night.

  • January 31, 2026

    Good ice cream

  • January 28, 2026

    best ice cream in Florida all homemade yummy

  • January 9, 2026

    My favorite ice cream place. Huge, generous servings at extremely low prices. Great tasting, high quality ice cream with a wide selection of flavors from which to choose. You won't be disappointed.

  • January 2, 2026

    Great variety of ice creams non dairy and sobers. The prices are great😁

Overall Score

63 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.7★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
12 to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. February 20, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: February 20, 2026