SWEET TREATS
6336 SALADO RD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904-540-1165
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live lizard like creature crawling on floor by back door reach in cooler. Person in charge swept up creature and removed it from establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024042868 | Apr 18, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $400 |
| 5--2017039374 | Aug 7, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer is at 0ppm. Manual 3cs tests at 50ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork over raw chicken. Raw eggs over beef. Person in charge rearranged everything to place.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna thawed in a cryo packed bag. Bag clearly states fish showed remain frozen until thawed out of bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed in dish.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin is black on sides.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop cheese. Person in charge removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna thawed in a cryo packed bag. Bag clearly states fish should remain frozen.
Food stored on floor. Oil and potatoes on floor. Person in charge moved all items.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups on floor in dry storage. Person in charge moved cup to store properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6lb can of mandarin oranges with dent on top seam.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2025. Person in charge renewed over the phone during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat beans, onions in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with blue liquid missing label. Person in charge added label to bottle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on white refrigerator in storage shed torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple sleeves of foam cups on floor in storage shed. Person in charge placed all cups on shelves.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed three spatulas with chips.
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm)
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes in triple sink and dish washed while sanitizer is at 0ppm chlorine. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm)
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) person in charge remade sink at 100ppm chlorine.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm)
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes in triple sink and dish washed while sanitizer is at 0ppm chlorine. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (87F - Hot Holding) left sitting on top of another container of food in steam table. Discussed with person in charge. Food left out for less than an hour. Person in charge placed in steam table to reheat.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic bowls without handles used to scoop food out of steam table and reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge. They removed bowls from food.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed rear door ramp with rotten planks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 12 fully thawed tuna fillets not removed from their reduced oxygen environment. Box for fillets indicates fish to be removed before thawing starts.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 12 fully thawed tuna fillets not removed from their reduced oxygen environment. Box for fillets indicates fish to be removed before thawing starts.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on refrigerator in shed separated from door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Person in charge removed handle from ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed window in kitchen broken. Operator has taped plastic to opening.
Apr 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by ice machine with no water. Person in charge state hand washing station is turned off due to leaks.
Apr 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 live flying insects at hand washing station by ice machine. Observed approximately 4 live flying insects at hand washing station by triple sink Observed approximately 2 live flying insects near back door.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live lizard like creature crawling on floor by back door reach in cooler. Person in charge swept up creature and removed it from establishment.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings on floor by back door. Observed two rodent droppings inside hand washing station by ice machine. Observed approximately four rodent droppings behind ice machine. Employee started sweeping rodent droppings.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by ice machine with no water. Person in charge state hand washing station is turned off due to leaks.
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 22 live flys under both hand washing stations and triple sink. Flys are landing on food containers. Person in charge started having employee kill flys. Food containers were placed in ware washing to be rewashed.
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 22 live flys under both hand washing stations and triple sink. Flys are landing on food containers. Person in charge started having employee kill flys. Food containers were placed in ware washing to be rewashed.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed five packages of white fish not removed from their reduced oxygen environment prior to being completely thawed. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mac n cheese 1000 (144F - Reheating) 1130 (156F - Reheating) 1210
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed Mac n cheese 1000 (144F - Reheating) 1130 (156F - Reheating) 1210. Discussed with person in charge. Cook refused to place on flat top to rapidly reheat. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac n cheese left on top of steamer well not in water (119F - Hot Holding). Discussed with person in charge. Cook refused to place Mac n cheese on flat top or in steamer well to reheat.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed five packages of white fish not removed from their reduced oxygen environment prior to being completely thawed. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on flip-top cooler cutting board. Discussed with person in charge.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on white refrigerator in shed torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in shed being held up with tape that is not smooth easily cleanable and non porous.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on deep freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/ Unable to license restaurant during inspection due to missing plans. Discussed with operator. Operator is working on submitting plans to plan review.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station at wait counter used to fill pitchers.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Unable to find plans on file for establishment. Operator has drawn plans, discussed how to submit plans to plan review.
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed beverage tubing running through and contacting ice in ice bin at wait counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee on prep surface on flip-top cooler. Person in charge moved coffee away from food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on single door reach in cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen and back storage soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed single hand washing station in kitchen slow draining. Observed water leaking from hand washing station faucet.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed utensil on cook line with melted handle.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on flip-top cooler cutting board.
Aug 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 40 S DIXIE HWY, Saint Augustine — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority10 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handle dirty dishes then pick up clean dishes and utensils without hand washing. Discussed with employee and person in charge.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken above cooked pasta and house made salsa. Person in charge removed pan of raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip-top cooler chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (45F - Cold Holding) Person in charge placed items in lower section to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sweet potatoes (110F - Hot Holding) person in charge reheated started potatoes on grill.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed food employee wash hands inside of triple sink. Discussed with employee.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip for peroxide base sanitizer used in dish machine.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager present with more than 4 food employees hired more than 60days.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station. Person in charge added paper towels. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station at front counter.
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees hired more than 60 days missing proof of food handler training.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu or near entrances to establishments. Provided paper copies.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with clear liquid missing label.
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed beverage tubing running through ice at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on single metal door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor next to sandwich press. Person in charge placed onions on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers on cook line and kitchen reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed gaskets on refrigerators in shed soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items on floor in shed. Person in charge placed on shelf.
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