Sugar 44
A4420 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85018
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-45674
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
May 7, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Aug 12, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
2024
Dec 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Reviewed produce washing best practices with PIC. If designated prep sink is not installed, use a designated basin of the 3-compartment sink for produce washing and rapid thawing under cool running water. The Departmentrecommends the "sanitize" basin. Designated basin should be sanitized before and after use as prep sink.
Jun 25, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Informed PIC that copper mule mugs cannot be used in the establishment. Suggested to PIC to get the mule mugs with stainless steel on the inside instead of copper.
Inspector's notes
No one on-site at time of inspection had a Food Protection Manager Certificate. Explained to PIC how to obtain one and also that there needs to be someone on-site during all hours of operation that is a Certified Food Protection Manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
2023
Nov 7, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.OF NOTE: Discussed backflow requirements for garden hose by mop sink and copper-use limitations.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed a currentand accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Justin Swartentraler
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained-----Observed drain lines for back ice machine to be below flood rim of floor sink. All indirect drain lines for equipment and sink fixtures (except hand wash sinks if draining indirectly) require a minimum 1-inch air gap above flood rim of floor sink. Also, observed drain line for beer tap drip tray to be draining and taped to floor. Discussed re-routing drain line to drain around other side of bar to floor sink with 1-inch air gap. Indirect drain lines should be rigid and sloped to drain (1/4 inch drop per foot). Correct prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods-----Observed wall in disrepair under hand sink/near back ice machine. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair, smooth, and easily cleanable. Repair prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →