Laurel, Sarasota County

SWEET MELISSASS

720 ALBEE RD W, Laurel, FL 34275

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Sep 3, 2025
City
Laurel
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-18-4

Detail 24006071

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine solution in the three compartment sink exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 24006072

Basic - The rear exit not protected with self-closing door device. Repeat Violation

46-04-4

Detail 24006073

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-47-4

Detail 23095996

High Priority - Dipperwell faucet on the ice cream freezers not a sufficient air gap between the plumbing fixture and the flood rim. The operator properly adjusted the air gap. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23095997

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup with no handle used as a scoop for chocolate sprinkles in the dry storage area. The operator removed the paper cup. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23095995

Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23095994

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tasting spoons stored unprotected in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the spoons. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23095998

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the three compartment sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

46-04-4

Detail 23095993

Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

29-47-4

Detail 22239777

High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap at the front counter.

41-18-4

Detail 22239773

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the three compartment sink chlorine solution at +200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22239775

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above walk in freezer soiled with black mold like substance Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 22239778

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit with no self closing device.

21-07-4

Detail 22239776

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. The operator added chlorine bleach to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

46-04-4

Detail 22239774

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door locked during operating hours.

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 21772775

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2021. Operator renewed license online. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21772776

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above walk in freezer soiled with black mold like substance.

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 20542557

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator moved Lysol to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20542556

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in freezer gasket torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 20542558

Basic - Food stored on floor. Operator moved ice cream to shelf. Corrected On-Site