Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon
Last inspected:
20789 Walnut St, Dunnellon, FL 34432Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon has been inspected 25 times since 2016, recording 72 total violations — an average of 2.9 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health policy violations and proper hand and arm washing violations have appeared across multiple inspections, including the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026, which documented three high-priority violations related to employee health policy and cooking temperatures alongside violations for food in good condition and hand washing. That inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, representing a formal escalation in enforcement. The facility has also shown compliance responsiveness: an inspection on March 6, 2024 resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition after a prior warning was issued on January 5, 2024.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon last inspected?
- Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon had?
- Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon find?
- Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon ever been shut down?
- No, Sweeties Cafe and Tea House in Dunnellon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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