SWEETIES CAFE AND TEA HOUSE

Name: SWEETIES CAFE AND TEA HOUSE
Address: 20789 WALNUT ST, DUNNELLON, FL, 34432, US
Rating: 87.8

20789 WALNUT ST, DUNNELLON, FL 34432

License #5202970

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

87.8 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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Latest inspection

February 3, 2026 · 6 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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SWEETIES CAFE AND TEA HOUSE in DUNNELLON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 7 critical, 4 major, 5 minor.

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March 6, 2024

The latest inspection on February 3, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 1 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar and container of flour missing labels on shelf in dry storage area. Manager added the proper labels during this inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw pooled eggs (french toast mix) stored on shelf directly above cartons containing raw shell eggs inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager moved the pooled eggs to a lower shelf during this inspection.
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present. One roach egg sac on wall hook in mop sink closet. Manager cleaned the area during this inspection.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Containers of soap stored directly beside box containing single-use utensils on shelf above mop sink. 2. Several bottles containing soap and spray bottle containing disinfectant stored on shelf above box containing single-use foil in mop sink storage room. Manager moved all chemicals away from single-use items during this inspection.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator unable to provide chlorine test strips for three-compartment sink set up with bleach as sanitizer. Establishment only has quaternary test strips available.
[11-26-1] 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. One employee working at front counter without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection. Manager had the employee read and sign the health reporting agreement during this inspection.