Sunflower Cafe,Inc.
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
70
Score
Sunflower Cafe,Inc. appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Valrico average 81, so Sunflower Cafe,Inc. trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed time as a public health control paperwork for sushi rice **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floors / walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish area soiled Wall above dish area
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi station water 68 Employee removed water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Lysol stored above rolled utensils. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink. Manager explained hand washing in hand sinks only **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at cookline blocked by buckets and bowl in sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator replaced with working soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop fried rice. Metal bowl used to scoop bulk rice. Operator removed bowls **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Thawed tuna in unopened reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler. Operator removed tuna from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of flip top cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Bucket of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladles observed on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in standing water at 78F. Operator replaced with clean water at 178F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp and cut onions uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator placed covers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Multiple unwashed produce items stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved all ready to eat items to higher shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
30
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of Lysol stored by rolled silverware in server station
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Sushi tuna stored over sauces and cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink next to ice machine
27-16-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Only had invoices for march
01D-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 3 servers and 5 cooks working. Food manager came in **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time marking present. Sushi rice, butter, shelled eggs, tempura shrimp held with Time As A Public Health Control
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of foods and bowl of sushi rice on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink next to ice machine
31B-04-4
43
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator ran machine a few times to prime Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of container of carrots in hand sink in kitchen, employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed sauces stored next to hand wash sink at sushi area, employee removed sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
35B-01-4
61
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan of salmon stored over the hand sink in the bar area Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in sushi bar Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor on cookline Observed employee place in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles on cookline **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature Corrected observed employee place under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed shrimp thawing in hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand sink near ice machine Corrected-observed employee turn on hot water **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of rice and yum yum sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles on cookline Corrected-observed employee place in dish area to be cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed untensils stored in water temped at 95 degrees Fahrenheit at grill top Corrected- observed employee discard water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing soup with no hair restraint Corrected-observed employee place hair restraint on head **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunflower Cafe,Inc. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunflower Cafe,Inc. on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunflower Cafe,Inc.?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sunflower Cafe,Inc..
How does Sunflower Cafe,Inc. compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
Sunflower Cafe,Inc. most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Valrico average of 81.
Has Sunflower Cafe,Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sunflower Cafe,Inc. have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sunflower Cafe,Inc. 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 Sunflower Cafe,Inc. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunflower Cafe,Inc. is inspected around two times per year on average.
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