HAPPY SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND CARIBBEAN PARADISE SMOOTHIES
4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1135 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocolate soft serve mix (57F – Cold Holding) in top of soft serve machine at front counter. Operator is not to use until product removed and machine sanitized, and operational. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: Observed chocolate soft serve mix (57F – Cold Holding) in top of soft serve machine at front counter. Operator is not to use until product removed and machine sanitized, and operational. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**
Basic 5
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 14 dead roaches near back entrance. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 dead roach on top of water heater. The operator cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: Observed approximately 8 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink and mop sink. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with pooled melted ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:21 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.