FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS
6224 N LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-346-6919
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018025255 | Apr 10, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 | $480 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the C02 tank unsecured next to the syrup rack.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without a hair restraint. Operator corrected.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled and rusted.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the C02 tank unsecured next to the syrup rack.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without a hair restraint. Operator corrected.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled and rusted.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling vent cover missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several soiled ceiling vents in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a large amount of ice built up in the back of the walk in freezer and on the ceiling motor unit.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed the hood system down over the grill. Operator has been attempting to repair.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed it and cleaned it.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and not changing gloves and handling ready to eat food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a rusty and soiled can opener.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on the inside of the dish machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall behind the ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall (FRP) behind the dish machine with a black mold like substance.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and not changing gloves and handling ready to eat food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the inside walls and ceiling of the ice machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall behind the ice machine.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the inside walls and ceiling of the ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing over the mop sink area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall behind the ice machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler metro shelf on the bottom right, rusted and collapsed onto the floor with food stored on it.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and utensils without washing hands. I instructed employee the importance of washing hands and contamination. Employee washed hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to triple sink.
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. Observed some Food Employee Reporting Agreements completed but not all. Operator has taken action to complete.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy debris and soiled floors under the dessert table and under the take out window soda fountain table.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of chicken and fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on and around fans in walk in freezer.
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.