Sugar Factory

1575 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2024

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Sugar Factory since Mar 12, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 11 violations, down from roughly 15 violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed beef of pine apples in the back room walk-in cooler. The chef moved the beef to another walk-in cooler on the correct shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of crushed peppers. The manager threw out the can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at the bar chlorine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms, the manager charged the empty sanitizer bottle for a full one and chlorine sanitizer is now 100 ppms. **Corrected On-Site**

22-49-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had the ice discarded and the ice machines cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. O by the walk-in cooler.

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. The manager moved the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**

25-27-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sugar Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sugar Factory on file is from Mar 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Sugar Factory compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Sugar Factory most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Sugar Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sugar Factory have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sugar Factory 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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