Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream

11013 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Temple Terrace average 87, so Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager couldn't provide any proof of certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink in the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee remains in the hand washing sink near the kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Manager couldn't provide proof of certification..**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several food items being stored on the floor. Manager and employee started lifting some of the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator a copy of procedures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. The manager on duty couldn't provide any proof of training due to lack of access to the documents. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Manager Hamzeh Ababneh couldn't provide any proof of training. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The manager on duty couldn't provide any proof of any training due to lack of access to the documents. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: The manager on duty ( Hamzeh Ababneh) couldn't provide any proof of training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator a copy of educational packet with reporting agreements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Manager still has no proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee beverages being stored on the shelf above the prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of eggs being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of poster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
55
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with no label. Employee stated it was water used for the pastries. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator a copy of procedures. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. The manager on duty couldn't provide any proof of training due to lack of access to the documents. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The manager on duty couldn't provide any proof of any training due to lack of access to the documents. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator a copy of educational packet with reporting agreements. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of poster. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee beverages being stored on the shelf above the prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of eggs being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
May 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream.

How does Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?

Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Temple Terrace average of 87.

Has Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bekdash Sweet & Ice Cream is inspected around three times per year on average.