Sugar Champane Bar

127 Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

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Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Sugar Champane Bar has been inspected four times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Sugar Champane Bar on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged beef stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the beef was packaged on site. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in freezer on the make line. Chef stated the tuna was packaged on site. Establishment has no HACCP or variance. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed reduced oxygen packaged beef stored in the reach in cooler on the make line. Chef stated the beef was packaged on site. Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in freezer on the make line. Chef stated the tuna was packaged on site. Establishment has no HACCP or variance. Chef discarded the items. **Warning**

03G-54-1

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Emailed handout to the operator. **Warning**

11-27-4

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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Chef removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Feb 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sugar Champane Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sugar Champane Bar on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Sugar Champane Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Sugar Champane Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Sugar Champane Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sugar Champane Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sugar Champane Bar 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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