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SUGARSHACK DOWNTOWN

27421 OLD 41 RD, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239-400-2060

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats243
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607904
Grade history
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F); cut tomato (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 20 pieces of salmon with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F); cut tomato (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F); cut tomato (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at outside bar. Operator provided towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken not date marked after being held for more than 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar and back kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 pieces of salmon with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Aloe Vera burn gel was stored on a shelf at the cook line. Operator moved to a location close to the line but away from food and food prep surfaces.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above cooked wings in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to proper storage hierarchy.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pans of sliced tomatoes were in an ice bath less than two hours. Ice was not high enough to keep full pans cold. Operator had employee add i e and water to properly submerge the pan.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the outside bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Personal items were stored under a table with food and food packaging. Discussed alternatives and placement of a designated area.
Basic/40-01-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

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.