SUGAR AUNTS CATERING KITCHEN AND ALFRESCO
125 S TROPICAL TRL, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 321-305-4424
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pot of cooked rice (77F - Cold Holding) left on countertop after use.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Exterior seating area with a bar added. Scooping of ice and triple sink on exterior. No designated hand wash sink
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw cold smoked salmon on breakfast menu.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Exterior reach-in coolers do not lock
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using store bought chlorine wipes that do not test to minimum requirements for ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on shelf above vegetables in reach in cooler. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pot of cooked rice (77F - Cold Holding) left on countertop after use.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of lysol stored over plastic forks in dry storage room. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at exterior of building next to grill area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink to left of triple sink is being used as a dump sink. Large food debris in well
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink to the left of triple sink. Operator restocked
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on any products
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In employee restroom
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage room is unfinished dry wall
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and an open case of dry noodles stored on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave not cleaned
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep tables, shelves, and cook tops all have a build up of old food debris
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator moved outside
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwash sink for employees. Employee restroom
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door is an accordion door
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing along kitchen entryway
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.