How many health inspections has SWEETIES had?

SWEETIES has had 15 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SWEETIES ever been shut down?

No, SWEETIES has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SWEETIES?

The most frequently cited violations at SWEETIES are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

SWEETIES

842 DODECANESE BLVD, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ALBRECHT & SON, LLC · License: SEA6212985

SWEETIES in Tarpon Springs, FL has 15 inspections on record with 109 total violations (7.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

15Inspections

109Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 19, 2025

Inspection History (15)

Mar 19, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 5, 2022 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 31, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 9, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 20 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 29 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

SWEETIES has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SWEETIES had?: SWEETIES has had 15 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SWEETIES ever been shut down?: No, SWEETIES has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SWEETIES?: The most frequently cited violations at SWEETIES are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: March 19, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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