Sugar and Spice
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Sugar and Spice 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Fort Pierce restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In storage area, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 2 sinks in kitchen 1-3 compartment sink at bar **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back storage area emailed sign
31B-04-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand washing sink in back area
36-03-4
67
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 122f placed in box 20 minutes ago. Operator disposed of chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter basin filled with water. Operator removed the basin. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine. Owner states that technician will be in on Wednesday to repair currently using bagged ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Conk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. In kitchen.
14-55-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
45
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction letter available for conch salad served ceviche style **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Conch salad on menus is a ceviche. Operator marked menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - 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. Had new hires review and sign document. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink behind front counter and in side prep room. Issued and posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and raw chicken being thawed in buckets of standing water at sink. Operator turned on cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. Emailed paperwork **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water bottles in well. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Operator is unable to provide proof of training for any employees. Waitress/front counter worker has been employed for almost 1 year **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. New hires Mike and Mario are missing forms. Emailed paperwork to operator
11-26-1
Basic - 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. Salmon in reach in cooler is still thawing in sealed packaging bearing thawing procedures.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor in room by walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 81°F on countertops in kitchen. Operator moved containers to steamwell and onto flat top. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
50
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under prep table.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sugar and Spice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sugar and Spice on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sugar and Spice?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sugar and Spice.
How does Sugar and Spice compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Sugar and Spice most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Sugar and Spice's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sugar and Spice have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sugar and Spice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sugar and Spice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sugar and Spice is inspected around three times per year on average.
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