COLA ICEE
4529 BAYSHORE RD, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-424-6200
Last inspected Oct 30, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef in reach in cooler at 55F operator moved to walk in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021019181 | Mar 30, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 21481 S TAMIAMI TRL, Estero — this licence has since moved.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees working with no CFM present.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in make table soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal pans in the pan storage area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 21481 S TAMIAMI TRL, Estero — this licence has since moved.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef in reach in cooler at 55F operator moved to walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in cooler on cookline.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment on the cookline and under the fryers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between makes table and steam well, operator moved knives.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle next to the flat top grill in standing water of 98F
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light on shelf above prep table and microwave.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. Operator placed thermometer in reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 21481 S TAMIAMI TRL, Estero — this licence has since moved.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored cutting board with build up of food debris. Operator removed cutting board from use.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of blocking hand wash sink. Operator moved trash can.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed utensils hanging above 3 compartment sink exposed to splash when washing dish ware.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle stored in standing water at 88F.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 21481 S TAMIAMI TRL, Estero — this licence has since moved.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand sink in the kitchen cooking area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed food debris on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen cooking area.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved chicken to shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next to the air hood vent on the back wall in the kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 21481 S TAMIAMI TRL, Estero — this licence has since moved.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on cutting board on cook line refrigeration unit.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed spoons and tongs stored hanging above 3 compartment sink exposed to possible splash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris buildup on reach in cooler door gaskets.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing on counter operator moved to sink and starting running water on the meat.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed walls by cook line and steam table soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 21481 S TAMIAMI TRL, Estero — this licence has since moved.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones above prep table in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled around kitchen area.
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