Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers' latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled and rusted. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the C02 tank unsecured next to the syrup rack.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without a hair restraint. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and not changing gloves and handling ready to eat food. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a rusty and soiled can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall behind the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on the inside of the dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall (FRP) behind the dish machine with a black mold like substance.
36-27-5
67
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the inside walls and ceiling of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing over the mop sink area.
36-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in the wall behind the ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler metro shelf on the bottom right, rusted and collapsed onto the floor with food stored on it.
14-17-4
82
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink next to cook line and dishmachine. Manager replaced batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment underneath equipment and in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed label on custard containers prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service in reach-in freezer to the left of the front service counter that does not include date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the item. Manager labeled items with date packaged and address of location the items were packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to plastic food containers after cleaning on storage rack in warewashing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall underneath warewashing area and dishmachine with a mold like substance.
36-27-5
50
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator called repair company and set up three compartment sink with quaternary sanitizing solution that read at 200 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers.
How does Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers 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 Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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