HAPPY SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND CARIBBEAN PARADISE SMOOTHIES
4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1135, FORT MYERS, FL 33901
License #4607548
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Failing Health Score
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HAPPY SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND CARIBBEAN PARADISE SMOOTHIES in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 14 minor.
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The latest inspection on August 6, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind front counter.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- [35A-03-4] 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.
- [03A-02-5] 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.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area near 3 compartment sink.
- [11-27-4] 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.
- [53A-03-7] 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/
- [11-26-1] 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.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with pooled melted ice.
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