ICE CREAM SHOP
1107 N HOMESTEAD RD STE A, Lehigh Acres FL 33936 · 3694478
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
SEP 24
OCT 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024072929 | Nov 13, 2024 | Feb 4, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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. Observed unlabeled spray bottles in the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Nov 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in ware washing area and replaced with garbage bags.
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cut and place banana in cup with their bare hands and add soft serve to the cup to make shake, explained to employee the proper way to handle ready to eat food and discarded shake.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
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. Printed form Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed building up of food debris on can opener blade.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit provided for chlorine sanitizer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training.
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Printed form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in ware washing area and replaced with garbage bags.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used on left reach in ice cream serving case to seal bare glass/broken plastic handle.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup up of black mold like substance in ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on handle and gasket of walk in refrigerator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile textured and not easily cleanable in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in prep area /service area of restaurant.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed server wearing bracelets on their arm while working with food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in refrigerator soiled with food debris and syrup.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in back area next to 3 compartment sink soiled with dust like material.
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.