Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 dateJune 3, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3698857
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13706322
DBPR license4607548

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with pooled melted ice. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.