GINTHER'S SWIRLS

Is GINTHER'S SWIRLS clean? Yes — an A grade, 100/100, at its most recent inspection on September 12, 2025. Inspectors cited no violations.

Its most recent inspection on September 12, 2025 cited no violations at all. That puts it among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County.

A · 100/100 · no violations cited · top of Orange County

Get directions Call (407) 477-1212

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
11036 S INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Ice cream shop
Price
$
Rating
4.6 stars (1482 reviews)
Seats
48
Phone
(407) 477-1212
Website
Official website
Photo of GINTHER'S SWIRLS
Photo: Timothy Ward

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 1,482 reviews
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What diners say — our read

How guests are treated dominates the conversation here — it comes up in 46% of the 24 reviews. Reviewers who mention how guests are treated rate this place 4.9 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. Value for money follows at 38% of reviews, where ratings average 5.0.

The split is 24 positive to 0 negative across 24 rated reviews. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 23 of the 24 reviewers who rated.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (100/100), nothing cited at the most recent DBPR visit. That inspection was on September 12, 2025. That puts it ahead of 100% of graded kitchens in Orange County. Nothing was written up at that inspection at all.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    Always great ice cream

  • June 25, 2026

    Great soft serve. Drive thru menu is a complete mess, but ice cream was worth it.

  • June 12, 2026

    First time at Ginther's and we will definitely be back! The menu is extensive and the prices are cheap. We got the hard scoop banana split that felt like it weighed 5 pounds and it was absolutely delicious. They also let you swap out the toppings. Highly recommend!

  • June 11, 2026

    The soft serve is soooo good!! And the outdoor seating is nice. We keep going back while on vacation for an evening treat. The staff is super happy, and helpful! Def recommend.

  • June 5, 2026

    Great staff. Good prices. Tons of outdoor seating to order you treat and enjoy. Drive thru option and a walk up window.

  • June 2, 2026

    Here on vacation and came here for some late night ice cream. Was the best ice cream ever! Large servings and great prices!

  • May 31, 2026

    The dole whip pineapple was amazing!!

  • May 27, 2026

    I went back to Ginther's Swirls Ice Cream for the pineapple float because apparently my grown adult responsibilities now include chasing frozen fruit sugar like a retired beach dad in flip-flops. And listen... that thing is dangerous. Sweet, cold, creamy, tropical. Tastes like somebody blended vacation, bad decisions, and childhood happiness into one cup. The first sip had me standing there reevaluating every gas station slushie I ever respected. Pineapple float hit my soul like Florida humidity hits a windshield. Immediate fog. Brain gone. Survival instincts weakened. The place itself got that old-school ice cream stand energy too. No unnecessary nonsense. Just people lining up quietly like worshippers at the Church of Dairy. Humanity at its peak honestly. Nobody arguing politics. Nobody pretending to be an entrepreneur on Instagram. Just citizens united under soft serve and regret. 10/10. I came for “just a little treat” and left emotionally attached to a pineapple float. Humans are fragile creatures.

  • May 20, 2026

    Great spot for ice cream, super friendly. Dole Whip + vanilla soft serve 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • May 18, 2026

    Excelente atención y muy buen lugar para disfrutar al aire libre.

  • May 13, 2026

    Amazing ice cream and great experience overall. The flavors were delicious, creamy, and fresh with plenty of variety to choose from. The staff was friendly, the place was clean, and the atmosphere was fun and relaxing. Definitely one of the best ice cream spots we’ve visited!

  • May 10, 2026

    High quality ice cream and the staff was super sweet!

  • May 10, 2026

    Cute little place. Clean, quick, friendly and affordable service!

  • April 27, 2026

    The price was so great never have ice cream this cheap and delicious in a long Time. And my children loved the little kids table right out front.

  • April 27, 2026

    Quick and friendly service

  • April 20, 2026

    Great service thank you so much..

  • April 16, 2026

    Honestly, just go there. It's delicious. It's not expensive. Is it super fast? Not really. Did it matter? No. 10/10

  • April 13, 2026

    Best Orlando ice cream spot hands down!!!! Oh so good….had to get the brownie boat two days in a row!

  • April 12, 2026

    Great place for ice cream

  • April 8, 2026

    This has to be the best place in Orlando for ice cream, the peacan is phenomenal. The staff are always very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The prices are very reasonable.

  • April 7, 2026

    The ice cream is better than twistee treat and cheaper too I wish there were more of this place around

  • March 27, 2026

    Such a lovely place to have great ice cream. I really like the huge variety of flavors that have for a reasonable price. The staff is very friendly. Nice little hidden gem among the larger ice cream competition in the Orlando. I highly recommend this place for your next ice cream craving. FYI, the photo is a large waffle bowl with chocolate/vanilla swirl with mini M&M as the topping.

  • March 25, 2026

    Yummy 😋

  • March 24, 2026

    Great ice cream!! And the staff was super friendly and helpful!

Overall Score

66 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 8/10
    Stable, 100% 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 10:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10:30 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. September 12, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

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: September 12, 2025