Fort Myers, Lee County

RITAS ITALIAN ICE

4666 S CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers, FL 33907

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Sep 5, 2025
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 23991095

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored above ice cream prep station at front counter. Operator moved the spray bottle to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23991098

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sinks near triple sink used to store cable and paper. Handwashing sink near drive through used to store bucket and chemical bottles. Operator moved all items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23991094

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23991093

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. Operator provided Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23991096

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23991097

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink. Warning

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 23330619

Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles are in disrepair.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 22421206

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash wash area blocked by chair. Operator removed chair. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22421208

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on proper test strips. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22421202

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

11-26-1

Detail 22421205

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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22421203

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22421204

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust on walk in freezer fan guards. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22421207

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 21928548

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.ceiling in ware washing room and vent above reach in cooler has a build up of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Ceiling still has buildup. Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 21928549

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken ice machine in ware washing area and custard machine near take out window. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Still there, waiting for pickup Time Extended

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

11-04-5

Detail 21772851

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Operator did not have proper paperwork filled out by employees Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21772853

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red sanitizing bucket sitting in hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21772847

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21772848

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

36-34-5

Detail 21772852

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.ceiling in ware washing room and vent above reach in cooler has a build up of debris. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21772850

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. One sink on triple sink in disrepair. Called to have repaired. Observed operator wash , rinse, drain sink fill with sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

33-31-5

Detail 21772849

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken ice machine in ware washing area and custard machine near take out window. Warning

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 20454298

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Detail 20454297

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under reach in cooler next to storage area.

36-17-5

Detail 20454296

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation