Sunrise City Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Sunrise City Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Fort Pierce restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bulk ice machine is placed in dry storage room not on most recent approved plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Started to draw up plans reached out to plan review and had a few questions. Make sure plans have been submitted before call back to avoid an administrative complaint **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bag in a box wall room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Mop sink added waiting on plumber to add faucet **Time Extended**
29-27-4
82
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
64
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook forgot to mark eggs.
03F-02-5
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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink and educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary. Operator took a picture of the test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair single door reach in cooler gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
55
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook on line in kitchen.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand wash with food debris.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In the cold prep/above hand wash station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers in drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On the cooks line and coffee station
21-09-4
64
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Two employees new staff not complete. Manager educate employees and signed documents. **Corrected On-Site**
11-04-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front prep cooler Pico 61 F and shredded cheese 56 F. Quick Chili procedure for two food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict needs to indicated on menu for undercooked eggs. Educated Manager. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan not completed for shell eggs and egg whites on cooks line. Completed at time by Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two plastic containers of prepared red potatoes on floor in kitchen. Informed employees. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cooks line on oven handles.
21-10-4
41
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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 - 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 a copy and instructions **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed a copy **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach in dish area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar in server station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
50
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunrise City Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunrise City Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunrise City Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sunrise City Cafe.
How does Sunrise City Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Sunrise City Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Sunrise City Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunrise City Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sunrise City Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sunrise City Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunrise City Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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