Meli's Ice Cream

80 Old San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33931

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Meli's Ice Cream has been inspected four times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to potable water supply and no vacuum breaker present at splitter.

29-34-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant spray bottle stored with food on shelf. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with towels and food service mats. Operator cleared hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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 opened 24 hours prior not date marked. Operator dated milk 09-03 **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

02C-03-5

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for quaternary sanitizer

16-37-1

Mar 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. Provided operator with written procedures for cleanup. DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **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. Provided operator with employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink. Operator labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No handle on cold side at three compartment sink

29-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed phone **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-105 Choking Poster. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meli's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meli's Ice Cream on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Meli's Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Meli's Ice Cream.

How does Meli's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Meli's Ice Cream most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Meli's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Meli's Ice Cream have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Meli's Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Meli's Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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