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FUDGE FACTORY OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND

117 BRIDGE STREET · BRADENTON BEACH · Manatee County · FL 34217

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3330035
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349292
DBPR license5105945

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed "hot fudge" stored in food warmer (for unknown length of time, warmer not in use) with mold like substance. Operator disposed of "hot fudge".

Stop Sale
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at counter near ice cream coolers, spray bottle of cleaner stored on shelf next to box of single use gloves.

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

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. Emailed to operator. All employees to sign. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors for male and female not self closing.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles of stand up reach in freezer containing ice cream.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic measuring cups stored on shelf near three compartment sink wet nesting.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in storage room area, large coconut oil containers stored on floor. Observed by back door storage, large corn syrup containers and large coconut oil container stored on floor.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in large stand up ice cream freezer.

#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle located in product in large container of coconut oil. Observed scoop handle located in product of peanut butter/powdered sugar mixture.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in standing water at ice cream counter.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled cabinets and walls throughout establishment.

#9Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in dry storage area that is next to dishwash room. Call to plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service ice cream cups stored on floor of dish wash room.

#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking onto floor from employee hand wash sink at front counter across from cash register. Call to plumber placed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large with container storing flour not labeled.

#13Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed soiled floor behind front counter area. Observed worn/damaged floor near back area of store.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.