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.

Last inspection: 6 months ago · 5 reports on file

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

9/5/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13505903

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/27/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10942320

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

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

11/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8720177

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

36-32-5:Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles are in disrepair.

1/4/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8544108

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/3/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8342080

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 3 basic

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