HAPPY SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND CARIBBEAN PARADISE SMOOTHIES
4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1135 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed roach bait/trap on cabinet over smoothie mixes and syrups. The operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on shelving in dry storage area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocolate soft serve mix (67F – Cold Holding) in top of soft serve machine at front counter. Operator is not to use until product removed and machine sanitized. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach, and window cleaner stored on counter next to boxes of candy. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 form to operator via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired as of 4/13/26. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinse blender in handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in establishment. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 employee reporting form to operator via email. **Warning**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches behind front counter. Observed 15-20 dead roaches in the back storage area. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in glue trap near hot water heater, the operator discarded the trap. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with pooled melted ice. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in room temperature water at front counter. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator via email. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:01 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.