RITAS ITALIAN ICE
RITAS ITALIAN ICE has 5 health inspections on file for its FORT MYERS location, with an overall rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
South Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33907
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13505903
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942320
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink. Warning
- 41-10-4: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: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: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: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
Inspection Date: 11/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720177
- 36-32-5:Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles are in disrepair.
Inspection Date: 1/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544108
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 11/3/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342080
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust on walk in freezer fan guards. Warning
- 12B-13-4: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
- 31A-09-4: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: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: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: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