Sunny Side
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025
37
Score
The most recent inspection for Sunny Side, located at 541 Jefferson Ave, Miami Beach, FL, on January 15, 2025, resulted in a high-risk score of 37. This inspection identified one critical violation, five major violations, and seven minor violations, including issues with mold-like substances in the ice machine and damaged ceilings throughout the kitchen. Across six recorded inspections, Sunny Side has historically maintained mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken breast over raw burger patty in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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/ Observed 5 employees in the establishment with no manager on duty. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed chef with no knowledge of the big 6. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-07-5
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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in the kitchen with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager named Maria Luisa Di Giovanni with an employee certificate not manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vents torn in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Oranges stored on the floor at the front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
37
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria Luisa Di Giovanni and Paula Leoncertification expired on 7-8-2024 - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed Maria Luisa Di Giovanni and Paula Leoncertification expired on 7-8-2024 **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damaged at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a total of 30 pieces of vacuum sealed packaging of pork without a Hccap plan for more than 48 hours. Observed total of 25 pieces of vacuum sealed packaging of salmon without a Hccap plan for more than 48 hours.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (60F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation table located next to cook line. As per chef, since 7:30am. Observed cooked potatoes (80F - Hot Holding) at kitchen. As per chef, since 7:30am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (60F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation table located next to cook line. As per chef, since 7:30am.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (80F - Hot Holding) at kitchen. As per chef, since 7:30am.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with water inside handsink located next to dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed 30 pieces of pork and 25 pieces of salmon in a vacuum sealed bag held for more than 48 hours with no HACCP Plan.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria Luisa Di Giovanni and Paula Leoncertification expired on 7-8-2024
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle use to dispense cooked potatoes.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damaged at kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging with food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at reach across 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink by front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
20
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with a sanitizer high temperature of 115F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed dishmachine with a sanitizer high temperature of 126F at time of call back. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed dishmachine with a sanitizer high temperature of 150F at time of call back. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen area and small cutting board inside hand washing sink at front counter. Items were removed from hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen area and small cutting board inside hand washing sink at front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen area and small cutting board inside hand washing sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon toast, smoked salmon, and eggs Benedict not identified as raw or undercooked by the consumer advisory on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed salmon toast, smoked salmon, and eggs Benedict not identified as raw or undercooked by the consumer advisory on menu. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed eggs Benedict not identified as raw or undercooked by the consumer advisory on menu. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near drys storage area and near cookline. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near drys storage area and near cookline. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed non seating License and there are 34 seats outside and 14 inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed non seating License and there are 34 seats outside and 14 inside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed non seating License and there are 34 seats outside and 14 inside. **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
61
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen table cont with pork sausage (49F - Hot Holding); hash browns (49F - Cold Holding) According to co out for 30 minutes, Cook placed food con inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on water at 85F on top of counter. Employee put utensils water to heat on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve containers stored on the floor at storage closet.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen.
21-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted pots and pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment license non seating, establishment added 14 seats outside. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
50
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