SUGAR BAE
8253 SUNSET STRIP · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33322
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Observed operator touch precooked turkey with bare hands. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 8 live roaches crawling on dish washing machine. -Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall behind double decker oven. -Observed 1 live roach in kitchen behind water fountain. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked turkey (78-96F – Hot Holding) at cooking. Per operator, turkey cooked and placed at cook line 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat turkey to 177F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
13-06-4Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed operator touch precooked turkey with bare hand while wearing nail polish. After brief education, operator then wash hands and wear gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed 2 employees working in kitchen with no No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed 2 employees working in kitchen with no proof that they were informed of their responsibilities. **Warning**
Basic 3
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed floor surface covered with standing water in bar. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed container with plantains stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:28 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.