Sunny Eggs
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Sunny Eggs, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Key West facility scores 74, putting Sunny Eggs on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three doors reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary test Kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by Kitchen entrance.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food trays not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle clean plates without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use another plate. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Item held in container on sandwich make line: eggs (ambient) (76F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed on counter 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated items would be held on time as a control going forward.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to sandwich make line: ham (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in pan 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Item stacked too high in pan. Manager moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item held in front counter display case: sausage (84F - Hot Holding); Mediterranean croissant (78F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in display case 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated item would be held on time as a control going forward.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on mop sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
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. No proof of employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in back room with ovens.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to sandwich make table.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of mixer in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored behind front counter above coffee machine. Manager placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread stored on shelf above sandwich make table. Employee placed plastic wrap on container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on reach-in cooler next to make table. Manager placed towel in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of items stored on shelf next to reach-in cooler.
02D-01-5
26
Jan 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunny Eggs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunny Eggs on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunny Eggs?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunny Eggs.
How does Sunny Eggs compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Sunny Eggs most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Sunny Eggs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunny Eggs have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sunny Eggs 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 Sunny Eggs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunny Eggs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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