Pete's Sweet Treats

6616 Superior Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pete's Sweet Treats has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed mint ice cream prepared on site not properly labeled.

02D-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the three compartment sink.

42-01-4

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ice cream packaged and sold onsite not labeled with minimum labeling requirements. **Repeat Violation**

02D-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. The operator was emailed a handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic cups stored on the floor in the hallway leading to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cups. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 15, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths stored inside the handwashing sink at the front counter. The operator removed the wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate

31A-11-4

Basic - Observed: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ice cream packaged on site not labeled with the minimum required information. Priority: Basic

02D-03-4

Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. Priority: Basic

31B-04-4

Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the mop. Priority: Basic

42-01-4

Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated form food for the public in the beverage cooler at the front counter. The operator properly stored the employee food. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

08B-49-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pete's Sweet Treats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pete's Sweet Treats on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pete's Sweet Treats?

Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pete's Sweet Treats.

How does Pete's Sweet Treats compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Pete's Sweet Treats most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Pete's Sweet Treats' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pete's Sweet Treats have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pete's Sweet Treats 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 Pete's Sweet Treats inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pete's Sweet Treats is inspected around two times per year on average.

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