Sweet Magnolias

212 Howard St, Auburndale, FL 33823

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sweet Magnolias seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Sweet Magnolias' latest score of 95 sits above the Auburndale average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in main kitchen area.

31B-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in LG refrigerator.

14-11-5

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 in raw broccoli, employee removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Worn, torn floors. Observed near ice machine.

36-10-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit.

22-16-4

May 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Magnolias last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Magnolias on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Sweet Magnolias compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

Sweet Magnolias most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Auburndale average of 88.

Has Sweet Magnolias' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Magnolias have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Magnolias 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 Magnolias inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Magnolias is inspected around two times per year on average.

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