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BEKDASH SWEET & ICE CREAM

11013 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813-868-0185

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3919278
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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 operator a copy of procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $460

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025060315Jul 9, 2025Aug 27, 2025$300
3--2025013148Jan 24, 2025May 14, 2025$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee remains in the hand washing sink near the kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Manager couldn't provide proof of certification..
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Manager couldn't provide any proof of certification.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink in the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed several food items being stored on the floor. Manager and employee started lifting some of the items.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 operator a copy of procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. The manager on duty couldn't provide any proof of training due to lack of access to the documents.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Manager Hamzeh Ababneh couldn't provide any proof of training. Admin Complaint
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. The manager on duty couldn't provide any proof of any training due to lack of access to the documents.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · The manager on duty ( Hamzeh Ababneh) couldn't provide any proof of training. Admin Complaint
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 operator a copy of educational packet with reporting agreements.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Manager still has no proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge Admin Complaint
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee beverages being stored on the shelf above the prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of eggs being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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 operator a copy of procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. The manager on duty couldn't provide any proof of training due to lack of access to the documents.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. The manager on duty couldn't provide any proof of any training due to lack of access to the documents.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 operator a copy of educational packet with reporting agreements.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with no label. Employee stated it was water used for the pastries.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee beverages being stored on the shelf above the prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of eggs being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.