Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

SUGAR BAE

8253 SUNSET STRIP · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33322

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3654035
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13483360
DBPR license1626096

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 6, 2025 4:14 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 7, 2025 4:19 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority09-01-4

High 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**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Warning
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate13-06-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

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. Observed 2 employees working in kitchen with no No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed 2 employees working in kitchen with no proof that they were informed of their responsibilities. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed floor surface covered with standing water in bar. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed container with plantains stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.