Ice Flamingo

12801 Commerce Lakes Dr, Unit 4, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Ice Flamingo is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 4, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Ice Flamingo's latest score of 61 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter 90F in pot on shelf under prep counter. Observed operator move butter to reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 20 minutes later 72F **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed nice cream scoops in standing water at 75F. Observed operator remove scoop from water.

10-07-4

Dec 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ice Flamingo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ice Flamingo on file is from Nov 4, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Ice Flamingo compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Ice Flamingo most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Ice Flamingo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ice Flamingo have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ice Flamingo 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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