Dunnellon, Marion County

SWEETIES CAFE AND TEA HOUSE

20789 WALNUT ST, Dunnellon, FL 34432

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
Dunnellon
County
Marion
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 24344898

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

35A-23-4

Detail 24344896

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

41-10-4

Detail 24344900

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

16-32-5

Detail 24344895

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.

11-26-1

Detail 24344899

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

02D-01-5

Detail 24344897

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

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24037077

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tube of raw ground sausage stored on shelf above cartons of heavy whipping cream and bag containing fully-cooked ham. Manager moved the raw sausage to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24037078

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cream cheese and salad held at room temperature at cookline without time marks. Manager stated both items were placed on the counter at 10am and added the proper date marks during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-18-4

Detail 24037076

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Several boxes containing single-use cups and containers stored on floor inside employee restroom. Manager stated they were delivered this morning and removed items from the restroom during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24037075

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on shelf beside mixers in back of kitchen. Manager moved the raw wiping cloth to the laundry hamper during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-03-5

Detail 23544592

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. Open carton of whipping cream missing date mark at reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager stated the cream was opened on 2/9 and added proper date mark during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23544591

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone on shelf above single-use gloves and clean dishes near front counter. Manager removed keys and phone from she,f during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03F-02-5

Detail 23260959

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Container of cream cheese at room temperature at front counter. Employee stated the cream cheese was being held on time and has been on the counter for one hour. Employee added proper time mark for cream cheese during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-27-4

Detail 22545189

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked a raw shell egg, put on gloves, then handled cooked ham and bread. Inspector had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to handle ready-to-eat foods.

53B-03-5

Detail 22545188

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is using servsafe's unapproved food handler program for employee training and has no other employee training program. Inspector provided a list of approved food handler providers to employee during this inspection. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 22545187

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting in warewash/dry storage area are unshielded.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-27-4

Detail 22147917

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink located at establishment. Employees currently dump wastewater down a floor drain in kitchen.

Apr 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-24-5

Detail 21943312

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of turkey with a date mark of 4/8. Manager discarded the turkey during this inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 21943309

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding) Manager stated that everything was placed into the unit approximately one hour prior and placed all foods into the freezer. corned beef (50F 1:00, 34F 1:30- Cooling); chicken salad (54F 1:00, 36F 1:30 - Cooling); cheese (58F 1:00, 39F 1:30 - Cooling); tuna salad (50F 1:00, 43F 1:30 - Cooling) Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 21943313

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Six knives stored wedged between the counter and water heater. Manager placed all knives in the three-compartment sink to be washed. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21943311

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee cup of chili on shelf in dry storage area. Employee stated it belonged to them and they were eating it.

08B-49-4

Detail 21943314

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cup of chili on shelf in kitchen beside seasonings. Manager had employee discard chili during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21943310

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior shelving of cabinets in kitchen below cook top sink soiled with dirt and/or feed debris.