Sunshine Bistros
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Sunshine Bistros has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “required employee training expired for all employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Lauderhill restaurant, which scores around 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled at kitchen cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located at back of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right Asber ; pikliz (60F - Cold Holding); hot dog (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in cooler for two days. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right Asber ; pikliz (60F - Cold Holding); hot dog (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in cooler for two days. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Conk thawing under standing water. Operator turned on running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located at back of kitchen **Warning**
32-04-4
61
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over bag of potatoes in Asper reach in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates expired 04/05/2024 and 04/08/2024
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Located by three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hand bag stored on shelf above prep table and sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
55
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution 200+ Ppm . Operator diluted solution rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over fried smashed plantains in asber reach in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on compressor unit inside asber reach in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
21-03-4
67
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
86
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In reach in freezer, raw pork in white trash bag.
14-15-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen at 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Bulletin provided to operator to post. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers in reach in cooler without date marks. Per manager made day before. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz plastic cup in container on front counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
47
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of multivitamins stored on a rolling cart in kitchen with packaged condiments. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand-washing sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of cooked meat in reach in cooler in kitchen.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in kitchen. Operator provided bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Clean bowls, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in kitchen storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunshine Bistros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunshine Bistros on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunshine Bistros?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for all employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sunshine Bistros.
How does Sunshine Bistros compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Sunshine Bistros most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Sunshine Bistros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunshine Bistros have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sunshine Bistros means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sunshine Bistros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunshine Bistros is inspected around three times per year on average.
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