SWEETIES CAFE AND TEA HOUSE

Food safety records indicate SWEETIES CAFE AND TEA HOUSE in DUNNELLON has 7 inspections with a 3.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

20789 Walnut Street
Florida, 34431
Marion County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13521891

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar and container of flour missing labels on shelf in dry storage area. Manager added the proper labels during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw pooled eggs (french toast mix) stored on shelf directly above cartons containing raw shell eggs inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager moved the pooled eggs to a lower shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One roach egg sac on wall hook in mop sink closet. Manager cleaned the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Containers of soap stored directly beside box containing single-use utensils on shelf above mop sink. 2. Several bottles containing soap and spray bottle containing disinfectant stored on shelf above box containing single-use foil in mop sink storage room. Manager moved all chemicals away from single-use items during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator unable to provide chlorine test strips for three-compartment sink set up with bleach as sanitizer. Establishment only has quaternary test strips available.
  • 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. One employee working at front counter without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection. Manager had the employee read and sign the health reporting agreement during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

9/16/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10947346

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

  • 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Several boxes containing single-use cups and containers stored on floor inside employee restroom. Manager stated they were delivered this morning and removed items from the restroom during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on shelf beside mixers in back of kitchen. Manager moved the raw wiping cloth to the laundry hamper during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tube of raw ground sausage stored on shelf above cartons of heavy whipping cream and bag containing fully-cooked ham. Manager moved the raw sausage to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cream cheese and salad held at room temperature at cookline without time marks. Manager stated both items were placed on the counter at 10am and added the proper date marks during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

2/11/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10697764

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone on shelf above single-use gloves and clean dishes near front counter. Manager removed keys and phone from she,f during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Open carton of whipping cream missing date mark at reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager stated the cream was opened on 2/9 and added proper date mark during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

10/16/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8782079

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Container of cream cheese at room temperature at front counter. Employee stated the cream cheese was being held on time and has been on the counter for one hour. Employee added proper time mark for cream cheese during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

3/6/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8585071

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/5/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8454448

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting in warewash/dry storage area are unshielded.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked a raw shell egg, put on gloves, then handled cooked ham and bread. Inspector had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to handle ready-to-eat foods.
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is using servsafe's unapproved food handler program for employee training and has no other employee training program. Inspector provided a list of approved food handler providers to employee during this inspection. Warning

7/25/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8381231

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink located at establishment. Employees currently dump wastewater down a floor drain in kitchen.