PETE'S SWEET TREATS
6616 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941.217.4859
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025Inspection 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 — 3 findings
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed mint ice cream prepared on site not properly labeled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the three compartment sink.
Marked rear exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 31, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license.
Ice buildup in the glass door reach-in cooler in the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an ice cream scoop stored in 77F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the standing water.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked at the end of the hallway near the restrooms. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the sink.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ice cream packaged and sold onsite not labeled with minimum labeling requirements.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. The operator was emailed a handwashing sign.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic cups stored on the floor in the hallway leading to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cups.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ice cream packaged on site not labeled with the minimum required information. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. Priority: Basic
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths stored inside the handwashing sink at the front counter. The operator removed the wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated form food for the public in the beverage cooler at the front counter. The operator properly stored the employee food. Priority: Basic
Observed: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ice cream packaged on site not labeled with the minimum required information. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the mop. Priority: Basic
Observed: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked. Priority: Reporting
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.