Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West
221 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Sugar Shack of Key West has accumulated 200 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 per visit. The facility faced four disciplinary actions totaling $1,240 in fines, with the largest single penalty at $520. In July 2019, an administrative complaint inspection found 23 violations including four high-priority items, followed by a callback that documented non-compliance. The most frequently cited violations involve chemical storage, multi-use utensil sanitation, and hand and arm washing procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 13, 2025
Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
7.4
violations / inspection
7.4 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7.04
violations / inspection
7.04 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,240.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024027931 | $160.00 | Mar 6, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2019045974 | $400.00 | Jul 3, 2019 | Tampa | |
| 1--2019017540 | $520.00 | Feb 25, 2019 | Panama City Beach | |
| 1--2017034770 | $160.00 | Jul 20, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections48 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West last inspected?
- Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West had?
- Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West find?
- Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West was most recently inspected on August 13, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,240.00 in fines.
- How much has Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West been fined?
- Sugar Shack of Key West in Key West has been fined a total of $1,240.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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