Paradise Smoothie

10021 Gulf Center Dr Ste G200, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Paradise Smoothie four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Paradise Smoothie squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On front counter packaged cookies made in house not labeled.

02D-03-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to triple sink faucet, no vacuum breakers.

29-34-4

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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Ha Pham unable to provide current food manager certification at time of inspection.

53A-04-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning cloth in handwash sink on front line.

31A-11-4

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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in back prep area.

36-73-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.

08B-49-4

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paradise Smoothie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paradise Smoothie on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Paradise Smoothie compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Paradise Smoothie most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Paradise Smoothie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Paradise Smoothie have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paradise Smoothie 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 Paradise Smoothie inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Smoothie is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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