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LOVE BOAT ICE CREAM

1700 PERIWINKLE WAY · SANIBEL · Lee County · FL 33957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3584401
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10807982
DBPR license4606832

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Observed: Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in dump sink without soap. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority

Warning

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler, per operator opened 48 hours prior not date marked after opening **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning
#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled at front counter. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front serving area has ceiling tiles that are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above storage rack next to three compartment sink has a heavy build up of dust. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving ice cream without a hair restraint. **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at left hand side of mop sink **Warning** Priority: Basic

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.