Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island has six inspections in the public record. Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island was last inspected on Oct 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Bradenton Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added to threaded hose in dish area without a vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Observed dipper well faucet in water eliminating air gap. Operator shut off dipper well and discontinued use til Walter line can be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-47-4
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. Observed Susan A without her food handlers certification. **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. Observed no proof of employees health reporting responsibility. E-mailed copy Employee Health Reporting agreement to operator. Operator was in the process of having employees read and sign agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in dish washing area without hand soap. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed maintenance tools on the floor in back dry storage area in front of air handler unit. All tools were removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoops in white sugar and brown sugar. Operator moved handles above products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mixer head with build up of soil and food debris. Operator cleaned mixer head. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed strawberries in freezer uncovered. Operator put lid on strawberries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in water in dish area not hung to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup being used to dispense ice from ice machine. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed air conditioner filter area without out a vet cover creating a 36" x 18" hole in the wall. **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food products and food related products on the floor in back dry storage area near air handler. Employees moved all products off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
37
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner on top of microwave next to food products. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on food prep surface next to coffee machine. Educated operator on proper placement of employee drinks. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter behind front line next to nuts. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing parts of floor tile in front of back exits and behind front counter in multiple areas.
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in any coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed tools and furnace filters in dry storage area next to single serve container and packaged foods.
42-03-5
67
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed soiled floor behind front counter area. Observed worn/damaged floor near back area of store. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
95
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed "hot fudge" stored in food warmer (for unknown length of time, warmer not in use) with mold like substance. Operator disposed of "hot fudge".
01B-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at counter near ice cream coolers, spray bottle of cleaner stored on shelf next to box of single use gloves.
41-10-4
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. No proof of any food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **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 to operator. All employees to sign. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service ice cream cups stored on floor of dish wash room.
25-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors for male and female not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles of stand up reach in freezer containing ice cream.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic measuring cups stored on shelf near three compartment sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in storage room area, large coconut oil containers stored on floor. Observed by back door storage, large corn syrup containers and large coconut oil container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in large stand up ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle located in product in large container of coconut oil. Observed scoop handle located in product of peanut butter/powdered sugar mixture.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in standing water at ice cream counter.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled cabinets and walls throughout establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in dry storage area that is next to dishwash room. Call to plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-64-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking onto floor from employee hand wash sink at front counter across from cash register. Call to plumber placed. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed soiled floor behind front counter area. Observed worn/damaged floor near back area of store.
36-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large with container storing flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
32
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoops stored in hand washing sink in front area. Employee removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has wrong test kit. Establishment using chlorine as sanitizer, but have quaternary ammonium sanitizer test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Operator purchase the approved training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Observed ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of waffle cones stored on the floor in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Worn, torn and soiled floors in dishwashing area and dry storage. Torn floor in store area. **Warning**
36-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island.
How does Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island compare to other restaurants in Bradenton Beach?
Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton Beach average of 77.
Has Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island 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 Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fudge Factory of Anna Maria Island is inspected around two times per year on average.
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