Sis's Sugar Shack

11419 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2023

Score

High Risk

Sis's Sugar Shack has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Nov 18, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Sis's Sugar Shack's record stops at Nov 18, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

By comparison, the average Crystal River facility scores 90, putting Sis's Sugar Shack on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Doughnut batter on prep counter no time mark. Owner stated item prepared 30 minutes prior.

03F-02-5

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. Inspector provided a digital copy.

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves underneath prep table. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to prep table.

23-03-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No documents available

51-18-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table next to pass through window. Owner moved water to area next to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to unit.

35B-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar on counter across from prep counter.

02D-01-5

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Trust 20, not on approved list **Warning**

53B-03-5

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sis's Sugar Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sis's Sugar Shack on file is from Nov 18, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Sis's Sugar Shack compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Sis's Sugar Shack most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Sis's Sugar Shack's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sis's Sugar Shack have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sis's Sugar Shack means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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