Hometown Sweets

334 N 4 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 14, 2024

Score

High Risk

Hometown Sweets has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 14, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hometown Sweets dates to Feb 14, 2024.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Wauchula restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee on truck with no proof of food safety training. Employed since October 2023. **Repeat Violation**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing ice cream mixing cups in handsink as evidenced by two cups one filled with water and one inverted stored in handsink basin. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long hair flowing over shoulders and hanging down over food items,dipping ice cream with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. Inspector provided form via email during inspection. Employee read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork stored in handsink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person dipping ice cream with no hair restraint. Employee restrained hair. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in cloudy water. Operator removed and put through wash. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Dec 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hometown Sweets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hometown Sweets on file is from Feb 14, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hometown Sweets?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hometown Sweets.

How does Hometown Sweets compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?

Hometown Sweets most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.

Has Hometown Sweets' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hometown Sweets have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hometown Sweets means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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