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SPARKY'S SWEET TREATS

SPARKY'S SWEET TREATS maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in KEY LARGO. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

99625 OVERSEAS HWY STE 1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873098

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ac vents at preparation area.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food on reach in cooler next to establishment food. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed broken hot water handle on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed brown sugar case stored on floor at preparation area, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at front counter. Employee turned on water during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at front counter.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on lean plastic containers on shelves next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior.

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a Nutella and Hershey sirup stored on floor at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Still observed food being stored on floor. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at front counter. Also observed on reach in freezer at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/6/2024

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a Nutella and Hershey sirup stored on floor at preparation area.
  • 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 on chocolate topping case inside reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at front counter. Also observed on reach in freezer at preparation area.
  • 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel inside HWS at preparation area.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Trinity P. and Marco.

Inspection Date: 7/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348205

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag, phone and drink on preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. Also a personal phone next to ice cream preparation Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles case stored on floor.
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed attempts he front counter.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • 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.Provide form during inspection.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
  • 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. Provided form during inspection.