SUGAR BOBA X PHO
920 S TAMIAMI TRL, Nokomis FL 34275 · 941-286-6846
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
DEC 23
APR 25
JUL 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025071839 | Sep 18, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $320 |
| 7--2015024149 | May 26, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed a temporary license issued 4/7 on display.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in a mop bucket.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed beef soup (50F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the soup was prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the soup.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed beef soup (50F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the soup was prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the soup.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the operator wash and rinse equipment and utensils without using the sanitizer step. The establishment did not have sanitizer on site. The operator purchased approved sanitizer from the store. The operator was directed to rewash the equipment/utensils.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in the 2-door reach in cooler at the enter to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over a plastic container of sauce in the reach in cooler in the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw meats.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink made inaccessible by dishware stacked inside the hand sink. The operator removed the dishware.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. The operator bought approved chlorine sanitizer from the store.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed a temporary license issued 4/7 on display.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The employee put on a hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of unwashed onions and potatoes stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside of the ice machine. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in a mop bucket.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hummus thawing at room temperature in the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator placed the hummus in the walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles on the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on shelves with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the employee keys.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw chicken and a plastic bucket containing bean sprouts not stored 6 inches off the floor in the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken stored on the floor in front of the reach in freezer. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor in the back prep area. The operator properly stored the above food items.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the cold water line for the handwashing sink in the wait station disconnected.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hummus thawing at room temperature in the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator placed the hummus in the walk in cooler.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed news paper used as a liner for cut red peppers in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the news paper and rewashed the red peppers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat chili paste. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen used to fill up a drinking pitcher.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean drinking pitchers stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator moved the drinking pitchers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch. The employee removed the wrist watch.
Food stored on floor. Observed oyster sauce stored on the floor of the storage area. Observed plastic buckets with cooked noodles stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods.
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.