SWEETBERRIES
619 NW 5 AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352-378-4972
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
JAN 25
FEB 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of mandarin oranges dented.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator hanged hose on hook.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen sun shining through the bottom indicating a gap.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In left side restroom.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At Three compartment sink, operator hung on hook.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding) item on rolling cart in walk in cooler, operator stated cart is used for catering orders when employees prep catering orders the cart is rolled into kitchen and sits there while food is being prepared, any leftover items are then rolled back into walk in cooler. Item in walk in cooler, inspector propped lid off of container to allow the cold air to get to food item.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in display case behind front counter, operator stated item was opened yesterday afternoon.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink next to ice machine, operator placed paper towels at sink.
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. 5-6 employees working behind front counter that does engage in food handling (scooping ice cream).
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on bottom prep shelf on cooks line, operator labeled as bleach water.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink by reach in cooler and swinging door to kitchen and Handwash sink by ice machine both hot water handles are stripped, unable to turn hot water on at those sinks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in almonds located by ice machine and cup in sugar located on dry storage shelf, operator removed cups.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table with plastic wrap box on it, employee moved drink to the bottom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen when fully closed sun is shining through the bottom of the door indicating a gap.
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. Cookies on front counter with no labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Half cut avocado in reach in cooler on cooks line with the original sticker still attached to the skin of the fruit indicating the fruit was not washed prior to cutting.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granulated substance on dry storage shelf in kitchen, operator labeled as sugar.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.