Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe

4445 Bonita Beach Rd Suite 154, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe's latest score is in line with the Bonita Springs average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Shake cup in hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back prep area.

36-34-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back prep area.

22-20-5

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic bowl on one of the two Robot Coupe processors chipped on the bottom/missing a outside piece.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well behind the counter water velocity was not strong enough. Operator turned up the water flow. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put container of milk on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Build-up observed on upper water dispensing plate above the grid in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one tall co2 tank stored outside next to the rear fence not secured. Discussed with Operator **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tank by triple sink. Operator secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe.

How does Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe 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 Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shoppe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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