SUGAR THYME
308 W INTERLAKE BLVD, Lake Placid FL 33852
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Inspector provided handout at inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
Recorded at 1093 W MAIN ST, Avon Park — this licence has since moved.
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. Observed A. Morales and M. Bonk with no proof of training.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed bathroom locked not available for public use only employees, operator stated will keep unlocked for the public.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans with water in between and not air drying properly on shelf in back of kitchen.
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink by front counter, sent operator copy by email.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1093 W MAIN ST, Avon Park — this licence has since moved.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical next to single service plates on the shelf in storage, operator moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without beard guard.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the operator.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not properly air drying by the mop sink.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1093 W MAIN ST, Avon Park — this licence has since moved.
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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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1093 W MAIN ST, Avon Park — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
Recorded at 1093 W MAIN ST, Avon Park — this licence has since moved.
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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. Inspector provided form and manager had all employees onsite read and date and sign.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on makeline with no beard restraint.
Observed spatula stored in crevice behind handsink at make line. Manager removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1093 W MAIN ST, Avon Park — this licence has since moved.
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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. Inspector provided handout at inspection.
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector provided handout at inspection.
Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink. Observed open 3 inch pipe as drain with no cover on mop sink.
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.