Love Boat Ice Cream

1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Love Boat Ice Cream stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Sanibel restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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/ Brian Borst certified on 09-20-2020 and expired on 09-20-2025 No other certified food managers available for establishment. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to three compartment sink. Operator,provided paper towels. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-30-2025 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

May 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink blocked with boxes and bucket.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to three compartment sink

31B-02-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

High Priority - Observed: Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in dump sink without soap. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

12A-20-4

Intermediate - Observed: 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 in reach in cooler, per operator opened 48 hours prior not date marked after opening **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

11-27-4

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

11-26-1

Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled at front counter. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

41-17-4

Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at left hand side of mop sink **Warning** Priority: Basic

36-24-5

Basic - Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front serving area has ceiling tiles that are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable. **Warning** Priority: Basic

36-37-5

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above storage rack next to three compartment sink has a heavy build up of dust. **Warning** Priority: Basic

36-34-5

Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving ice cream without a hair restraint. **Warning** Priority: Basic

13-03-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. At both dipper wells located at front counter.

29-47-4

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of Ruby crushed pineapple with dented rim and a deep dent in the side of the can.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not functioning at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator turned water back on at shut off valve. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath three compartment sink. Repeat from 01-20-2022. Operator threw away bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Love Boat Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Love Boat Ice Cream on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Love Boat Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Love Boat Ice Cream.

How does Love Boat Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

Love Boat Ice Cream most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has Love Boat Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Love Boat Ice Cream have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Love Boat Ice Cream 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 Love Boat Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Love Boat Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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