Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SWEETIES CAFE AND TEA HOUSE

20789 WALNUT ST · DUNNELLON · Marion County · FL 34432

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3665705
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13521891
DBPR license5202970

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#2High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw pooled eggs (french toast mix) stored on shelf directly above cartons containing raw shell eggs inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager moved the pooled eggs to a lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One roach egg sac on wall hook in mop sink closet. Manager cleaned the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Containers of soap stored directly beside box containing single-use utensils on shelf above mop sink. 2. Several bottles containing soap and spray bottle containing disinfectant stored on shelf above box containing single-use foil in mop sink storage room. Manager moved all chemicals away from single-use items during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator unable to provide chlorine test strips for three-compartment sink set up with bleach as sanitizer. Establishment only has quaternary test strips available.

#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. One employee working at front counter without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection. Manager had the employee read and sign the health reporting agreement during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar and container of flour missing labels on shelf in dry storage area. Manager added the proper labels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.