SUGAR CHAMPANE BAR
127 PINEAPPLE AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-283-9133
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2025
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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/
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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/
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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