How many health inspections has SUGAR SHACK had?

SUGAR SHACK has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SUGAR SHACK ever been shut down?

No, SUGAR SHACK has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SUGAR SHACK?

The most frequently cited violations at SUGAR SHACK are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

SUGAR SHACK

38915 CR 54 E, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Pasco County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SUGAR SHACK RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA6102256

SUGAR SHACK in Zephyrhills, FL has 23 inspections on record with 95 total violations (4.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

95Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 5, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Mar 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Nov 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 2, 2023 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Oct 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V07 No bare hand contact

V09 No contamination

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 16, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

SUGAR SHACK has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pasco County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.38.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SUGAR SHACK had?: SUGAR SHACK has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SUGAR SHACK ever been shut down?: No, SUGAR SHACK has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SUGAR SHACK?: The most frequently cited violations at SUGAR SHACK are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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.

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