Sugar Bae
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Sugar Bae seven times, with records going back to 2024. On Oct 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Sugar Bae's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed clean plates not stored inverted at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator not using dishwashing machine at this time. Establishment uses 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of true reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
74
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Aug 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At the time of callback inspection, 5 live roaches and 1 dead roach found throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
13-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
58
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw crab stored with cooked crawfish in reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (58F - Cold Holding); white sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); yellow sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (58F - Cold Holding); white sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); yellow sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in walk-in cooler: - Cheese opened 12/01/24 not date marked - Heavy cream opened 12/01 not date marked **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to scoop ice from ice machine in bar area. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a way to allow proper air drying. **Warning**
42-01-4
41
Jul 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sugar Bae last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sugar Bae on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Sugar Bae compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Sugar Bae most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Sugar Bae's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sugar Bae have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sugar Bae means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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