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SWEET MAGNOLIAS

212 HOWARD ST, Auburndale FL 33823 · 863-965-1684

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307898
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2016022998May 5, 2016Jun 15, 2016$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 13, 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
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Operator removed spoon handle from the Mac and cheese and sanitized spoon.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator removed warming plate from microwave and cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Mar 26, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in main kitchen, employee provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed between equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line, employee placed in sanitizer container.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in main kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in LG refrigerator.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in raw broccoli, employee removed handle.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Worn, torn floors. Observed near ice machine.
Basic/36-10-4
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit.
Basic/22-16-4

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.