Bradenton Beach, Manatee County

FUDGE FACTORY OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND

117 BRIDGE STREET, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Oct 21, 2025
City
Bradenton Beach
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

29-47-4

Detail 23975338

High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Observed dipper well faucet in water eliminating air gap. Operator shut off dipper well and discontinued use til Walter line can be repaired. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23975341

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added to threaded hose in dish area without a vacuum breaker. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23975348

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. Observed Susan A without her food handlers certification. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23975350

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. Observed no proof of employees health reporting responsibility. E-mailed copy Employee Health Reporting agreement to operator. Operator was in the process of having employees read and sign agreements. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23975346

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in dish washing area without hand soap. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23975344

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup being used to dispense ice from ice machine. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-51-4

Detail 23975345

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed air conditioner filter area without out a vet cover creating a 36" x 18" hole in the wall. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23975343

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food products and food related products on the floor in back dry storage area near air handler. Employees moved all products off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-02-4

Detail 23975340

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed maintenance tools on the floor in back dry storage area in front of air handler unit. All tools were removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23975349

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 handles of scoops in white sugar and brown sugar. Operator moved handles above products. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23975339

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mixer head with build up of soil and food debris. Operator cleaned mixer head. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23975342

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed strawberries in freezer uncovered. Operator put lid on strawberries. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23975347

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in water in dish area not hung to dry. Warning

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 23122582

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner on top of microwave next to food products. Operator removed cleaner. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23122581

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food prep surface next to coffee machine. Educated operator on proper placement of employee drinks. Operator removed the drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23122579

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter behind front line next to nuts. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23122583

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing parts of floor tile in front of back exits and behind front counter in multiple areas.

05-09-4

Detail 23122584

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in any coolers.

42-03-5

Detail 23122580

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed tools and furnace filters in dry storage area next to single serve container and packaged foods.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-10-4

Detail 22507580

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed soiled floor behind front counter area. Observed worn/damaged floor near back area of store. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Time Extended

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 17

01B-07-4

Detail 22352958

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".

41-10-4

Detail 22352961

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.

53B-01-5

Detail 22352954

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

11-26-1

Detail 22352965

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

32-04-4

Detail 22352951

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

23-24-4

Detail 22352963

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

24-08-4

Detail 22352956

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22352964

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.

14-69-4

Detail 22352952

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

10-01-5

Detail 22352955

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.

10-07-4

Detail 22352957

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

23-03-4

Detail 22352953

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

36-64-5

Detail 22352959

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

25-05-4

Detail 22352960

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

29-11-4

Detail 22352966

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22352967

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

36-10-4

Detail 22352962

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

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 21679751

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoops stored in hand washing sink in front area. Employee removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21679747

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has wrong test kit. Establishment using chlorine as sanitizer, but have quaternary ammonium sanitizer test kit. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21679753

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. Operator purchase the approved training. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21679750

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Observed ice machine at front counter. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21679752

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21679749

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of waffle cones stored on the floor in dry storage. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 21679748

Basic - Worn, torn and soiled floors in dishwashing area and dry storage. Torn floor in store area. Warning

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21063595

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: No employee training at the time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20829530

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20829529

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over milk at Reach in Cooler behind the front counter. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20829531

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20829527

Intermediate - No chlorine or quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20829528

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. Warning