Sweet Southern Starfish

14240 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

American

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sweet Southern Starfish stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Sweet Southern Starfish's record stops at Feb 23, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Restaurants in Brooksville average 90, so Sweet Southern Starfish is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. - chlorine in triple sink at +200 ppm - solution changed - recheck 50 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Chlorine Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Reviewed with operator - triple sink then set up properly **Corrected On-Site**

16-13-5

Basic - Food ( bottles of water in plastic bottles) stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Jul 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Southern Starfish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Southern Starfish on file is from Feb 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sweet Southern Starfish compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Sweet Southern Starfish most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Sweet Southern Starfish's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Southern Starfish have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Southern Starfish means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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