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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 dateAugust 5, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3698857
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13706888
DBPR license4607548

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: At time of callback report the license has not been made current. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: At time of callback there is no certified food manager. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.