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HAPPY SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND CARIBBEAN PARADISE SMOOTHIES

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1135 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3684154
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13587312
DBPR license4607548

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 can of pineapple in dry storage that is dented at the seam. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on box of single service containers in back dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings behind single service containers in back dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored in handwash sink near exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin behind front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches, 2 dead roaches under counter in dry storage area, 1 dead roach under counter beneath soft serve machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-03-4

Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in dipper well without water turned on. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.