Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SWEETBERRIES

619 NW 5 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3458034
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8759765
DBPR license1103736

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At Three compartment sink, operator hung on hook. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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.

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – 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.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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). **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on bottom prep shelf on cooks line, operator labeled as bleach water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – 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.

#4Basic02D-03-4

Basic – 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.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler.

#6Basic08B-39-4

Basic – 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.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 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.