SUGAR AND SPICE
2515 OKEECHOBEE RD, Fort Pierce FL 34947 · 772.742.8897
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Dated April 1, 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sidney expired on 8-19-26.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken under hand wash sink in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer and walk in cooler currently out of service, operator has a repair technician scheduled for Friday, both clean and empty.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Four plastic five gallon jugs of water stored on floor, three containers of frying oil on floor back of kitchen. All moved to shelves.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall and cove molding open in back storage room from leaking pipe that was repaired.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in water at 91f, operator dumped water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice, sugar, and flour containers not labeled. Operator labeled all three.
Jun 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand washing sink in back area
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In storage area, replaced
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 2 sinks in kitchen 1-3 compartment sink at bar
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand washing sink in back area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back storage area emailed sign
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed produce, employee moved to proper storage
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In woman's restroom employee placed paper towels in restroom
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Employee labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Macaroni removed
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand washing sink in kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall. In storage area, manager states there was a leak in wall and repaired
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Dated April 1, 2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator states it's rarely used and removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen. Operator corrected.
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. Hired roughly 2 weeks ago Shaniya B.,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator corrected and sanitized.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles. Operator corrected.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 122f placed in box 20 minutes ago. Operator disposed of chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter basin filled with water. Operator removed the basin.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine. Owner states that technician will be in on Wednesday to repair currently using bagged ice.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
Food stored in undrained ice. Conk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. In kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink in kitchen
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Informed Manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At back sink in kitchen. Informed Manager.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cooks line and reach in coolers. Walk in cooler floor is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Informed Manager.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand sink in kitchen and wall behind prep table.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under prep sink in kitchen.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk batter at 54f cold holding. Advise to rapid chill 2nd temperature 43f cold holding,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in bulk spices and in bulk breading.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located wiping cloth on prep table.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction letter available for conch salad served ceviche style
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Conch salad on menus is a ceviche. Operator marked menus
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. Had new hires review and sign document.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink behind front counter and in side prep room. Issued and posted
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and raw chicken being thawed in buckets of standing water at sink. Operator turned on cold running water
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.