How many inspections has Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood had?

Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood find?

Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood

Name: Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 24, 2026

105 N Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785

Sumter County · Retail Bakery w/FS · FDACS
Owner: Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery LLC
FDACS Estab #: 361510

Overview

Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood has been inspected twice on record, with 18 total violations documented across both inspections. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 found 6 violations, including a repeat high-priority violation for improper chemical storage — a bucket of sanitizer was stored next to butter on the food prep table, which the person in charge corrected on site by moving the sanitizer to an appropriate location. An earlier inspection on March 17, 2023 documented 12 violations across multiple categories: chemical sanitizer concentration in the dish machine was below the required 50 PPM standard, which the owner corrected by changing the sanitizer solution container and re-testing; a spray bottle of window cleaner was hanging on the hand washing sink in the retail area and was moved to back storage; cutting boards with black mold-like staining were voluntarily discarded; and flying insects were observed in the kitchen with exposed foods. The facility has not undergone any stop-sale or stop-use orders on record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

18Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 24, 2026

Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Mar 24, 2026 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PPRepeat

Food prep area: Bucket of sanitizer stored next to butter on top of prep table. COS: Person in charge moved sanitizer bucket to appropriate location.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Food prep area: Chocolate and white chocolate ganache in squeeze bottle not labeled. COS: employee labeled the products appropriately.

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)

Retail area: Various food (chicken, Tuna, Pimento, Egg salad ) packed and prepared on site not labeled with ingredients. COS: All The products were labeled by end of visit. x

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Food service area: Food worker wearing bracelet while working with exposed food. COS: Employee taken off the bracelet from wrist.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Unisex restroom: Covered trash receptacle not provided.

6-403.11 Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other suitable facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 6-403.11

Food prep area: Employee phone and drinks stored on prep table together with food. COS: items were moved to a designated area.

2023 — 1 inspection

Mar 17, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Kitchen area: cutting boards have large black mold like stain on both sides. COS: Owner voluntarily discarded the cutting boards. x

4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers, is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions, or chlorine solution does not have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed: concentration 25-49 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 120°F; concentration 50-99 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 100°F or pH 8 or less and minimum water temperature 75°F; concentration 100 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 55°F. 4-501.114(A) PP

Kitchen area: Dish machine sanitizer concentration was below the 50 PPM. COS: Owner changed out the sanitizer solution container and primed the machine, sanitizer concentration was re-tested and met standard. x Print Date: 3/17/2023 Page 1 of 4 20 P Citation Description: Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P Observation: Retail area: Chicken salad held in the front retail case had an internal temperature of 55 F COS:, product had been placed in cooler at 1030, product was placed in freezer for a rapid cool down . Chicken salad was re-temped at 39 F. Cinnamon rolls topped with icing made with butter and butter cream icing for cupcakes had a temperature of 75-80 degrees F. Items had been placed on time as a public health control and were discarded when the 4 hour time had been reached. x

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Written procedures were not available. Agency guidance document provided via email. o

Retail area: observed a spray bottle of window/ glass cleaner hanging on the side of the hand washing sink. COS: Spray bottle was moved to the back storage area. x

27 A copy of the special process approval, or associated documents, granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is not maintained. 5K-4.0050(3)(c)

Establishment is canning , pepper relish and pear preserves on site. Establishment was unable to provide information regarding Special Processing Approval. COS: Owner voluntarily discarded all canned items. x

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Kitchen Area: Hand Washing Sink Was missing paper towels. Paper towels were provided. x

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Kitchen area: Observed employee using the Hand Sink To Fill Measuring Picture. COS; Employee was coached on proper use of the hand sink, behavior was not repeated. x

95 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.

A valid Certified food protection manager certificate was not available. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

Kitchen area: observed products removed from original container not labeled with common name. I.E corn meal, and nuts. o

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; 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) Pf

Kitchen area: observed fling insects in the kitchen with exposed foods. o

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Kitchen area: observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food items. o

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: Weltbit Mixer : underside of mixer near the mixing arm has food debris. o

Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood last inspected?: Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 24, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood had?: Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood find?: Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery in Wildwood are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.