SWEET BERRIES FROZEN CUSTARD
4500 W MANATEE AVE · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at both make station with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in back corner of walk-in cooler. Operator had employee clean up standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4Basic – 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.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire racks in walk in cooler with rust putted surfaces.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer bucket to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:55 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.