Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop

139 S Central Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop, the earliest from 2023. Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Bartow restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump customer ice water into hand sink at front counter. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test strips using ammonia.

16-32-5

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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-2023

50-17-3

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop.

How does Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Magnolias Café & Gift Shop 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 Café & Gift Shop inspected?

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

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