Best Icecream Under the Sea

1401 Lee St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Best Icecream Under the Sea four times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Best Icecream Under the Sea's latest score is in line with the Fort Myers average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - 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 food safety training for any employees. Operator provided later during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-01-5

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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 out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Owner. The owner posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. The owner filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor under cabinet. The owner moved water off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Icecream Under the Sea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Icecream Under the Sea on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Best Icecream Under the Sea compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Best Icecream Under the Sea most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Best Icecream Under the Sea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Best Icecream Under the Sea have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Icecream Under the Sea means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Best Icecream Under the Sea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Icecream Under the Sea is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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