Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island

Last inspected:

125 S Tropical Trl, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Overview

Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco, a 22-seat permanent food service facility in Merritt Island, has recorded 11 inspections with 40 total violations since 2022, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 5 inspections across the record, and hand washing violations were cited in at least 2 of the most recent inspections. A propane tank larger than permitted capacity was documented inside the building on November 13, 2024, constituting a fire safety violation. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition with 6 violations including repeated employee health policy and hand washing findings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

11Inspections
40Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator moved outside **Corrected On-Site**

Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island last inspected?
Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island?
The most frequently cited violations at Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island had?
Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island find?
Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
No, Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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 V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
Has Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Sugar Aunts Catering Kitchen and Alfresco in Merritt Island operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Cairo Cuisine (2024).

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