Ice Cream Carrusel
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Ice Cream Carrusel stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
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.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting Ice Cream Carrusel on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
95
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with corn.
14-31-5
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Observed front service lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
55
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed required employee training expired for all employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with roasted corn. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer container stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature 109F. Operator turned up heat element. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
52
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Educated operator on importance of having thermometer. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Milk storage reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
61
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemical stored near food. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
55
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bread in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot water temperature 120F. Educated operator on importance of maintaining temperature of water for utensils at 135F or above. Operator turned up temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
21-07-4
78
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges stored in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ice Cream Carrusel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ice Cream Carrusel on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ice Cream Carrusel?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ice Cream Carrusel.
How does Ice Cream Carrusel compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Ice Cream Carrusel most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Ice Cream Carrusel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ice Cream Carrusel 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 Ice Cream Carrusel 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 Ice Cream Carrusel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ice Cream Carrusel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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