HAPPY SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND CARIBBEAN PARADISE SMOOTHIES

Name: HAPPY SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND CARIBBEAN PARADISE SMOOTHIES
Address: 4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1135, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 51

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1135, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4607548

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51 Grade F / 100

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HAPPY SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND CARIBBEAN PARADISE SMOOTHIES in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 51 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 3, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 35 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 29 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on June 3, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 2 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on June 2, 2026

The most recent follow-up inspection on June 3, 2026 recorded: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension. The shut-down event is still part of this restaurant's permanent DBPR record.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Establishment lacks documented procedures for employee health reporting, response to vomiting/diarrhea events, or person-in-charge knowledge of foodborne illness.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Operating with an expired DBPR license, license not displayed, license decals missing on mobile units, or operating without a license.
No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

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Disposition: Emergency order recommended
TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Establishment lacks documented procedures for employee health reporting, response to vomiting/diarrhea events, or person-in-charge knowledge of foodborne illness.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
Operating with an expired DBPR license, license not displayed, license decals missing on mobile units, or operating without a license.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.
No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

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