Hippie Trippy Ice Cream Experience

1400 Estero Blvd Unit 5, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Hippie Trippy Ice Cream Experience four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach average 82, so Hippie Trippy Ice Cream Experience trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operstor drained and refilled sink to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check chlorine levels in three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to three compartment sink.

31B-04-4

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Julie Nelms certified on 06-18-2020 and expired on 06-18-2025. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Julie Nelms certified on 06-18-2020 and expired on 06-18-2025.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk, per operator, was opened 5 days prior not date marked. Operatpr dated container **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Dec 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hippie Trippy Ice Cream Experience last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hippie Trippy Ice Cream Experience on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Hippie Trippy Ice Cream Experience compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?

Hippie Trippy Ice Cream Experience most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.

Has Hippie Trippy Ice Cream Experience's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hippie Trippy Ice Cream Experience have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hippie Trippy Ice Cream Experience means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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