Tiger Sugar
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Tiger Sugar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Tiger Sugar on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: CORRECTED-MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, EGG, FRIED DOUGH, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, TABLES, AND FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 19, 2024
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE CHICKEN FRYING PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GARBAGE LID SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO KEEP RECEPTACLE RODENT PROOF.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA AND IN THE CHICKEN FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FRIED CHICKEN (65.1F) AND RAW CHCIKEN (55.6F) BOTH FOUND IN THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE CHICKEN FRYING PREP AREA. THE UPON ENTERING PREP AREA OBSERVED FOOD HANLDER QUICKLY PUTTING TCS FOOD ITEM INTO THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT AND LIQUID INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE CHICKEN FRYING PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ABOVE PREP TABLES AND PASTRIES. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DEVICES SO THEY ARE NOT ABOVE FOOD ITEMS AND PREP TABLES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, NO COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN.
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Aug 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13: STILL OBSERVED DIGITAL AND STICK INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FOUND ON FOOD PREP TABLE WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE DEEP DRYING PREP AREA AND ON THE CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FROM FOOD PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MENTIONED CEILING TILES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 BIG FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP FACILITY. FOUND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, DEEP FRYING AREA, DINING AREA, AND NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY, PROVIDE A NEW PEST CONTROL REPORT ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND PROVIDE RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTURCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRINING AND PROOF ON SITE.
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Aug 8, 2024
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND CONTAINER OR FRIED CHICKEN AT 83.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED MENTIONED CHICKEN. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $125 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS 135 OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES TCS FOODS. FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF RAW MARINATED CHICKEN AT STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 53.0F-67.8F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AT $140 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR WARE WASHING, TOILET ROOM FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING (76.0-77.0F). INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HANDWASHING SINKS TO 100.0F AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 110.0F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-10 BIG FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP FACILITY AND APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOORS AND WOODEN PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR DEEP FRYING PREP AREA. EQUIP HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DEEP-FRYING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX OF FROZEN CHICKEN BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE DEEP-FRYING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS IN A COLD HOLD UNIT OR RUNNING UNDER COLD WATER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIGITAL AND STICK INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FOUND ON FOOD PREP TABLE WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE DEEP DRYING PREP AREA, ON THE SHIELD OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, AND ON THE CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FROM FOOD PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MENTIONED CEILING TILES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WITH THE HANDLE NOT MAKING CONTACT WITH ICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND PROVIDE RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTURCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRINING AND PROOF ON SITE.
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Jul 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM JUNE 17, 2022 IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AS REQUIRED BY ELIMINATING LIGHT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND SEALING 1/4 INCH GAP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jun 17, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 26, 2022
License
11 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF ALL TCS PRODUCTES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO MEASURE SANITIZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE CONTAINER IN WASHROOM CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE CLOSED WITH NO GARBAGE OVER FLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiger Sugar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiger Sugar on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiger Sugar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tiger Sugar.
Has Tiger Sugar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tiger Sugar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tiger Sugar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tiger Sugar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiger Sugar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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