Funky Sweets in Petersburg
Last inspected:
11024 4th St N St, Petersburg, FL 33716Funky Sweets, a retail bakery in Petersburg, has been subject to two stop-sale orders within a week in May 2025, both citing adulterated food due to pest contamination. On May 13, 2025, an FDACS inspector observed live roaches in the back room and issued a stop-sale order; affected areas were subsequently cleaned, sanitized, and released. A follow-up inspection on May 16 found three live roaches climbing the wall in the back room, keeping the original stop order in effect and requiring re-inspection within 14 days. The second stop-sale order issued May 20 documented that affected areas had been cleaned, sanitized, and checked, with the establishment implementing corrective measures. A check-back inspection on May 20 confirmed compliance and found zero violations. Across six total inspections on record, the bakery has documented five violations, all related to pest control and one employee knowledge gap regarding foodborne illness transmission, with the most recent compliance inspection on May 20, 2025.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Funky Sweets in Petersburg: FDACS Inspection History (6)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 5 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements
Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The
compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection
Requirements.
REQUEST 5132522
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management
— Re-Inspection Required· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: The original Stop-Use Order/Stop-Sale Order remains in effect. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been
obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request
for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
Request 5132310
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate
their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely
inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping
devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) PRepeat
Back Room: Observed three live roaches climbing up the wall. Original stop use remains
valid.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Due to live
roaches
Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate
their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely
inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping
devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) PRepeat
Back room: Observed live roaches. The affected storage areas shall be completely cleared
of all merchandise, cleaned, and sanitized by the next inspection; no other merchandise may be added to
the storage area, or a Broken Stop-use will be issued. If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the
next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the establishment and the
establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all
processing equipment will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items will be issued until
the infestation is eradicated. A copy of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the
establishment.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Comments: Live roaches
Print Date: 5/13/2025
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the
meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives
notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order
warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use,
or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed
article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you
must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the
facts alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
RAMI KOTHAMARAM
I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of FUNKY SWEETS hereby waive a notice and a
hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
RAMI KOTHAMARAM, OWNER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 5/13/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Focused Inspection· 5 violations· Focused Inspection
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not
specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11
KITCHEN AREA: Multiple opened bags of food stored on counter and shelves. Open
working Containers of food not protected. COS: Food closed and secured.
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from
contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
No hair restraint while employees handle food.
3-304.12(C)-(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean
portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush
particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food
that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or
greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Retail area: Ice cream scoops stored in still water. COS: Scoops removed.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Kitchen area: kitchen floor has a build up of debris.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Kitchen area: Build up of grease on fryer. Build up of dried debris on mixer.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Investigating request 5129530 and not open at time of visit
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Request 5115774
The issues described in request # 5115774 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not name or show 6 foodborne illnesses spread through food.
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Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No proof of a certified food protection manager
Funky Sweets in Petersburg: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments… |
Funky Sweets in Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Funky Sweets in Petersburg last inspected?
- Funky Sweets in Petersburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Funky Sweets in Petersburg had?
- Funky Sweets in Petersburg has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Funky Sweets in Petersburg find?
- Funky Sweets in Petersburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Funky Sweets in Petersburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Funky Sweets in Petersburg has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Funky Sweets in Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Funky Sweets in Petersburg are: 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P; 3-307.11: Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11.
- Does Funky Sweets in Petersburg have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Funky Sweets in Petersburg has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P.
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