SWEET BERRIES FROZEN CUSTARD
4500 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34209
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in women's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed no hand wash sign in women's restroom at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20small black flying insects at floor drain , behind food prep table next to soda syrup boxes. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed approximately 20 small black flying insects at floor drain , behind food prep table next to soda syrup boxes. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board of make station. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in 3 door coolers torn. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles in walk-in cooler on floor. Operator moved pickles off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in women's restroom. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20small black flying insects at floor drain , behind food prep table next to soda syrup boxes. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at salad station and sandwich station with cut marks and not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep area. Operator removed drink to designated area. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in coco powder. Operator removed handled scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in walk -in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer solution to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated operator on employee health reporting agreements. Emailed copies of Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Operator had employees read and sign agreements. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed large ice machine soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed disposable bowl used as scoop stored in sugar container. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at sandwich station and salad station no longer cleanable.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on storage shelf across from triple sink wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at sandwich prep and salad prep areas in poor repair.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall approximately 3 inches wide over woman's bathroom toilet.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk-in freezer on floor underneath fans. Observed in reach in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air handler next to sandwich prep area soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of sugar not labeled on shelf near large ice machine. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse soiled glove in prep sink and walk back to food prep area. Explained to employee hands must be washed and gloves must be changed once soiled. Employee washed hands in hand wash sink and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter at sandwich station at 94F. Operator stated butter had been taken off heat approximately 10 min prior. Advised operator that items must be hot held at 135F or above. Operator placed butter back on heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of sour cream in walk in cooler not date marked.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse soiled glove in prep sink and walk back to food prep area. Explained to employee hands must be washed and gloves must be changed once soiled. Employee washed hands in hand wash sink and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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. Emailed to operator. Operator posted Clean up plan. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Emailed to operator. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).