ICE CREAM CARRUSEL
16450 SAN CARLOS BLVD #6, Fort Myers FL 33908 · (239) 246-9272
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025016670 | Feb 13, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 | $600 |
| 7--2024068540 | Oct 2, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 130F. Educated operator on heating water in stove first.
Aug 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with corn.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 12/01/24. Educated operator on updating license.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Educated operator on maintaining water temperature at 135F or above. Operator turned up heat element.
Feb 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed front service lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed front service lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemicals.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed water temperature 115F. Educated operator on maintaining 135F. Operator turned up heat element.
Oct 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff.org) 866-372-7233. Expired 05/2023.
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with roasted corn.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shell eggs stored over container of ready to eat ketchup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer container stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed container.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff.org) 866-372-7233. Expired 05/2023.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting reach in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature 109F. Operator turned up heat element.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 51F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Educated operator on importance of having thermometer.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on importance of updating employee training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Milk storage reach in cooler.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemical stored near food. Operator removed chemical.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.