SWEET BERRIES FROZEN CUSTARD
4500 W MANATEE AVE, Bradenton FL 34209 · 7506711
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20small black flying insects at floor drain, behind food prep table next to soda syrup boxes.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025024794 | Feb 20, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents in kitchen with build up of soil and dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards trough out kitchen with cut marks.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire shelves in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler with rust pitted surfaces.
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen with build up of food debris. Employee started cleaning slicer.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handlers certification expired.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer in 2 door reach-in cooler not in the warmest part of cooling unit. Operator moved thermometer to warmest part of reach-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents in kitchen with build up of soil and dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards trough out kitchen with cut marks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food prep action surface next to ice cream cones and diver ware in kitchen. Employee removed cell.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors throughout kitchen and establishment along walls with build up of soil. Observed floor in walk-in freezer with food debris and soil.
Food stored on floor. Observed food bagged custard and bottled water on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee stated that they over ordered.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in tuna salad. Operator moved handle above tuna salad.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire shelves in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler with rust pitted surfaces.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream in 2 door flip top make station at 46F. Operator stated sour cream had been there for approximately 6 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded sour cream.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream in 2 door flip top make station at 46F. Operator stated sour cream had been there for approximately 6 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded sour cream.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris and soil. Operator removed can opener for cleaning.
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 Micah C, James M, Mitchell W with expired food handlers certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of ice machine. Operator had employee start to empty ice machine to clean and sanitize.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at both make station with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table next to a container of frozen strawberries in kitchen next to food preparation sink. Educated operator on employee beverages. Operator removed beverage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in back corner of walk-in cooler. Operator had employee clean up standing water.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain with standing water and slow draining. Operator stated that the plumber would be coming out the next day to clear out the drain.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire racks in walk in cooler with rust putted surfaces.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer bucket to 100ppm.
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers.
Feb 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20small black flying insects at floor drain, behind food prep table next to soda syrup boxes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in women's restroom.
Feb 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20small black flying insects at floor drain, behind food prep table next to soda syrup boxes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board of make station. Operator removed drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in 3 door coolers torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles in walk-in cooler on floor. Operator moved pickles off the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in women's restroom.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated operator on employee health reporting agreements. Emailed copies of Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Operator had employees read and sign agreements.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at salad station and sandwich station with cut marks and not easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep area. Operator removed drink to designated area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in coco powder. Operator removed handled scoop.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in walk -in cooler and freezer.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer solution to 50 ppm.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse soiled glove in prep sink and walk back to food prep area. Explained to employee hands must be washed and gloves must be changed once soiled. Employee washed hands in hand wash sink and put on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter at sandwich station at 94F. Operator stated butter had been taken off heat approximately 10 min prior. Advised operator that items must be hot held at 135F or above. Operator placed butter back on heat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of sour cream in walk in cooler not date marked.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse soiled glove in prep sink and walk back to food prep area. Explained to employee hands must be washed and gloves must be changed once soiled. Employee washed hands in hand wash sink and put on new gloves.
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 to operator. Operator posted Clean up plan.
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 to operator. Operator signed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed large ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed disposable bowl used as scoop stored in sugar container. Operator removed bowl.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at sandwich station and salad station no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on storage shelf across from triple sink wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at sandwich prep and salad prep areas in poor repair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall approximately 3 inches wide over woman's bathroom toilet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk-in freezer on floor underneath fans. Observed in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air handler next to sandwich prep area soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of sugar not labeled on shelf near large ice machine. Operator labeled container.
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