Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel

Last inspected:

1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Overview

Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel has accumulated 59 violations across 19 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $500 in fines and has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included employee health policy, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction procedures, and food condition issues. An inspection on February 24, 2025 cited 7 violations including 4 high-priority findings and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent routine inspection on October 6, 2025 documented 9 violations including three parasite destruction citations and a Warning Issued, followed by a Call Back inspection on October 23, 2025 with zero violations cited and full compliance.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
59Violations
0Closures
$500in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 3.1 violations / inspection 3.1 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.36 violations / inspection 4.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $500.00

Disciplinary action history for Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2018024567 $300.00 Apr 3, 2018 Fort Lauderdale
7--2017035889 $200.00 Jun 23, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 5 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel last inspected?
Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 23, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel?
The most frequently cited violations at Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel had?
Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel find?
Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel was most recently inspected on October 23, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel ever been shut down?
No, Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $500.00 in fines.
How much has Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel been fined?
Love Boat Ice Cream in Sanibel has been fined a total of $500.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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