Sweet Berries Frozen Custard
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
86
Score
Sweet Berries Frozen Custard has been inspected nine times since 2022. Sweet Berries Frozen Custard was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to nine violations.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Bradenton restaurants, the typical score is 83; Sweet Berries Frozen Custard is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents in kitchen with build up of soil and dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Observed ceiling and ceiling vents with build up of soil and dust at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards trough out kitchen with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with cut marks at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire shelves in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler with rust pitted surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Observed wire shelves in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler with rust pitted surfaces. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen with build up of food debris. Employee started cleaning slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handlers certification expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer in 2 door reach-in cooler not in the warmest part of cooling unit. Operator moved thermometer to warmest part of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents in kitchen with build up of soil and dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards trough out kitchen with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food prep action surface next to ice cream cones and diver ware in kitchen. Employee removed cell. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors throughout kitchen and establishment along walls with build up of soil. Observed floor in walk-in freezer with food debris and soil. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food bagged custard and bottled water on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee stated that they over ordered. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in tuna salad. Operator moved handle above tuna salad. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire shelves in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler with rust pitted surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
52
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream in 2 door flip top make station at 46F. Operator stated sour cream had been there for approximately 6 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded sour cream. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream in 2 door flip top make station at 46F. Operator stated sour cream had been there for approximately 6 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded sour cream. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris and soil. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Micah C, James M, Mitchell W with expired food handlers certification.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of ice machine. Operator had employee start to empty ice machine to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at both make station with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table next to a container of frozen strawberries in kitchen next to food preparation sink. Educated operator on employee beverages. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in back corner of walk-in cooler. Operator had employee clean up standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain with standing water and slow draining. Operator stated that the plumber would be coming out the next day to clear out the drain.
29-19-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire racks in walk in cooler with rust putted surfaces.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer bucket to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
41
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20small black flying insects at floor drain , behind food prep table next to soda syrup boxes. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed approximately 20 small black flying insects at floor drain , behind food prep table next to soda syrup boxes. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed no hand wash sign in women's restroom at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20small black flying insects at floor drain , behind food prep table next to soda syrup boxes. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board at 2 door-flip top at salad making station and cut marks in cutting board at sand which station on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board of make station. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in 3 door coolers torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles in walk-in cooler on floor. Operator moved pickles off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in women's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
61
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
64
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter at sandwich station at 94F. Operator stated butter had been taken off heat approximately 10 min prior. Advised operator that items must be hot held at 135F or above. Operator placed butter back on heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse soiled glove in prep sink and walk back to food prep area. Explained to employee hands must be washed and gloves must be changed once soiled. Employee washed hands in hand wash sink and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of sour cream in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse soiled glove in prep sink and walk back to food prep area. Explained to employee hands must be washed and gloves must be changed once soiled. Employee washed hands in hand wash sink and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
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 to operator. Operator posted Clean up plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air handler next to sandwich prep area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container of sugar not labeled on shelf near large ice machine. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed large ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed disposable bowl used as scoop stored in sugar container. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at sandwich station and salad station no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on storage shelf across from triple sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at sandwich prep and salad prep areas in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall approximately 3 inches wide over woman's bathroom toilet.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk-in freezer on floor underneath fans. Observed in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
30
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Berries Frozen Custard last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Berries Frozen Custard on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Berries Frozen Custard?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sweet Berries Frozen Custard.
How does Sweet Berries Frozen Custard compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Sweet Berries Frozen Custard most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Sweet Berries Frozen Custard's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sweet Berries Frozen Custard have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sweet Berries Frozen Custard 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 Sweet Berries Frozen Custard inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Berries Frozen Custard is inspected around three times per year on average.
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