HAPPY SCOOPS ICE CREAM AND CARIBBEAN PARADISE SMOOTHIES

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed roach bait/trap on cabinet over smoothie mixes and syrups. The operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on shelving in dry storage area. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocolate soft serve mix (67F - Cold Holding) in top of soft serve machine at front counter. Operator is not to use until product removed and machine sanitized. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach, and window cleaner stored on counter next to boxes of candy. Warning

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 form to operator via email. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired as of 4/13/26. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinse blender in handwash sink. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in establishment. Warning

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 employee reporting form to operator via email. Warning

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

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches behind front counter. Observed 15-20 dead roaches in the back storage area. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in glue trap near hot water heater, the operator discarded the trap. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with pooled melted ice. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area near 3 compartment sink. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in room temperature water at front counter. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator via email. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 can of pineapple in dry storage that is dented at the seam. Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on box of single service containers in back dry storage area. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings behind single service containers in back dry storage area. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored in handwash sink near exit door. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin behind front counter. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches, 2 dead roaches under counter in dry storage area, 1 dead roach under counter beneath soft serve machine. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind front counter. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in dipper well without water turned on. Warning