Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SUGAR FACTORY

507 ESPANOLA WAY · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 23, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3585921
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10823571
DBPR license2338078

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority8 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over steaks at the cook line. The cook moved the items to the correct order. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 salmon filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature if 41°F. still in the vacuum.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese cake (55F – Cold Holding); Tiramisu ) at the front counter. As per the manager the dessert ps were put in the front line display case appropriately 2 hours ago and moved them to another cooler to cool the items down. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 8

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed three metal cups in the handwashing sink at the bar. The manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought towels.

#15Intermediate11-26-1

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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The manager printed it displayed in the dining room. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed a the bar entrance.

Basic 6

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 salmon filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature if 41°F. still in the vacuum.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright reach in cooler gaskets torn.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind the upright refrigerator and freezer.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two ice cream scoops in water with a temperature of 79°F. The manager poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the storage and prep room. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.